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Post by jwebb1998 on Jan 22, 2005 17:51:03 GMT -3
:Update:
Ok I remembered why I bought the DexIII, twas for the xcase, I just found the ATF+3 in the back of the ZJ. Now I just need to drain the tranny again, and put in the right stuff, will the bit of DexIII the will still be left in the tranny after I drain it do any damage to the tranny, anyone?
Well it's been awhile since I posted, probably the first time since I've moved to FL, I wish I wasn't posting about something so stupid.
Well I changed my tranny fluid/filter today, and I do believe I may have used the wrong fluid, even after reading up on doing it like 5 times, I never caught on.
I used Auto Tranny Fluid
Mercon - Dexron III (or is it the other way around)
Automatic Tranny Fluid,
I just realized the owners manual says to use Mopar/ATF +3 or 7176.
Did I screw this one up or are they the same thing? Yeah point and laugh and call me a newb, I guess I was in to much of a rush.
Someone help me out here, before I start walking the 8 miles to the parts store for the right fluid and a new filter/gasket.
Thanks all, I'll try to post a bit more often. And hopefully under better circumstances.
Later, J
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Post by xdgedgex on Jan 22, 2005 20:05:15 GMT -3
almost positive thats what i used when i did my filter/fluid last year, and has been driving fine. but i will double check, i get the 2 mixed up too.
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Post by 1BadTJ on Jan 22, 2005 23:34:21 GMT -3
i would just be safe and get the Mopar fluid. i understand its expensive tho. i dunno if its the same as other tranny fluids.
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Post by jwebb1998 on Jan 23, 2005 16:58:25 GMT -3
Well, I went out and bought a new gasket/filter, so that I can change the fluid a couple of times to make sure most if not all the dexIII is out, when I went to take the pan off to take out the wrong fluid I found a new problem. It appears it's time for me to get some under belly skids, I managed to bang up the tranny pan enough to chip away the powder coating and it rusted almost all the way through, I didn't catch it when I had it all apart in the first place because it wasn't quite all the way rusted yet. I noticed a drip spot on it so I wiped it away and it kept on reappearing, so I pushed a bit to hard on the spot and the fluid started to just leak right out. I guess it's kid of a good thing I put the wrong fluid in or I never would have found it, no to mention I'm about to leave town and the little women will me driving the jeep while I'm gone, and never would have noticed it leaking later on. As for any of the dex getting into the tranny, I doubt any got directly on the tranny, seeing as how the dipstick spout goes right into the bottom of the pan, plus the fact that I didn't actually finish filling it when I ralized I was using the wrong fluid, oh and I never started her up, so I'm hoping that all the DexIII never went anywhere other then the pan. I found all this out last night as about 4:15, 15 minutes before all the parts dealers close  Later, J |
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 24, 2005 0:02:24 GMT -3
where you at? Florida??
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Post by PatriotYJ on Jan 24, 2005 1:27:07 GMT -3
the ATF you initially baught was fine, the dex-III.
So when you fix your pan just a note its usually cheaper to buy the gallon jugs. your particular transfer case takes the same fluid as your tranny.
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Post by jwebb1998 on Jan 24, 2005 11:53:45 GMT -3
Yeah John, I moved down here in August, guess you missed the post ( not like it got all that much attentions anyways). Chances are I'll be right back up there this comming August though, things aren't going all that great down here. I'm comming back to MA this weekend to work for a few weeks any runs going on that someone has an empty navi spot , I've got a digi  Later, J |
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 25, 2005 10:34:08 GMT -3
Billy mtn on the 12th, I am sure we can find spot no problem! But the run is so so right now. depends on trail condition cause we just got 3 feet of snow.
Call me when the date gets closer!
617-365-0699
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Post by jeepgod on Jan 25, 2005 19:46:15 GMT -3
YOU CAN RIDE IN MY HEEP, IF YOU WANT?
COME ON WE CAN'T LET "A LITTLE" SNOW RUIN OUR GOOD TIME! CAN WE? ;D
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 26, 2005 10:39:43 GMT -3
Not the snow I am worried about, but rather the trail it-self.
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Post by jwebb1998 on Feb 17, 2005 21:36:57 GMT -3
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you guys, I ended up leaving early to come back to MA, and I had no net while I was there. I'm assuming you guys didn't end up going considering there was so much snow.
Looks like I'll be quiting my job that keeps me coming to MA every few weeks, so who knows the next time I'll be in the area. I may be stuck in FL for awhile. But who knows, I'll save your # John and get in touch sometime.
Later, J
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Post by jps4jeep on Feb 18, 2005 11:00:42 GMT -3
Snow, what Snow?
Call me when ever your board, we can talk hehe!
LATA-J
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