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RVcircus
Explorer II
Mar 09, 2016

Replacing our trans filter in preparation for a long trip

I'm not sure if this belongs under DIY or TV, but here it is. So, we have our first trip of 2016 coming up next week and though now would be as good of a time as any to replace the trans filter in ...
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RJsfishin
Explorer
Mar 09, 2016
It doesn't have to be messy.
if there is no drain plug, just reach under and drill a 3/16 hole in the rear corner of the pan, and let'er drain overnite.
By next day there is very little drippage when removing the pan.
Clean up the pan, drill the hole out to 1/2", and weld a 1/2" fine thread jam nut inside over the hole, and use a 1/2 x 3/4 bolt w/ fiber washer for the plug. Or if no welder, buy a drain plug kit from Napa.

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