CorneliusRox
Seasoned Rookie
That shouldn't cause slipping though since it's after the trans and before the pan. That would just limit cooling efficiency.
Trans slipping only when turning?????
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That shouldn't cause slipping though since it's after the trans and before the pan. That would just limit cooling efficiency.
Bosshawg600
PDP.com FireFighter
Ive bled the cooler a time or two just to make sure its all good.
So far so good, but time will tell, but it does run better....... big question is, where am I losing it HAHAHA!!!! Doesnt drip and havent noticed any fluid on the trans..... But i do feel like a dummy for not checking that first! Guess thats what I get for have all manuals in all my trucks before this
stubz616
New member
Are you sure it was ever full? And when you bled the cooler did you add fluid for any fluid that was lost during bleeding?
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Bosshawg600
PDP.com FireFighter
It seeps a bit from where the cover should be, but maybe a drop or two a week.
No Heat exchanger, it came stock with an NV.
it was full and over the full line on the stick, bleed the system and it only leaked a little.... not really enough to replace. Checked it a week or so later and it was still fine, so havent looked in a while. Guess I need to start too!
stubz616
New member
What I meant was when you originally filled it or checked it did you do it with the truck running? Or was it at the full mark or over full when you were checking it without the engine running?
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Bosshawg600
PDP.com FireFighter
I checked it with it not running.
But looks like I spoke too soon..... Walked out of work to find this. Havent even had a drop left behind, but seems the output seal decided to let go randomly.
CorneliusRox
Seasoned Rookie
Kind of on topic. How do you guys fill a dry trans? I usually fill until it leaks out, then start it, put it through all gears, then fill in neutral running until it is where it should be.
It has always worked, but I'm not sure if there's a better way. Figured it was worth throwing it out there.
It has always worked, but I'm not sure if there's a better way. Figured it was worth throwing it out there.
dangerous06
diesel tech
LOLLOLLOL Till it leaks out! LOLLOL
dangerous06
diesel tech
I checked it with it not running.
But looks like I spoke too soon..... Walked out of work to find this. Havent even had a drop left behind, but seems the output seal decided to let go randomly.
Damn now that's a leak! I wonder if your bed mounted cooler is gravity draining back and totally filling the tranny I have mine mounted under the bed.
RDPsmoker
OUT TO LUNCH..
Damn now that's a leak! I wonder if your bed mounted cooler is gravity draining back and totally filling the tranny I have mine mounted under the bed.
Mines in the bed of my 12v and haven't had one issue with it draining back or over filling my trans.
CorneliusRox
Seasoned Rookie
ha ha not kidding though!
dangerous06
diesel tech
next time try 8 qts then start for 10 seconds put in 5 more run it thru the gears quick check top off while running. then I go for a good run around the block and recheck on level ground. Good to go!
JakeDiesel
New member
If the fluid is up to level and still doing it I would make sure the trans filter is up where its suppose to be. Seen similar symptoms with a f150 and the filter had feel down causing it to suck air. I believe these filters have 2 or 3 bolts that hold them but I guess they could fall out.
CorneliusRox
Seasoned Rookie
I thought the stock system held 18 quarts (before extra coolers and line).
I usually buy a 5 gallon bucket and use most of it.
I'll give this way a try next time though. So far I haven't needed to get at the VB all summer! Hopefully it keeps up! ha ha