auto gearbox service

[alane]

i want to service my auto gearbox as its the only fluid left to change since i bought the car .
gearbox changes well but the fluid stinks and is the wrong colour .
Questions

where is best place to get the parts ? and how much ?

And any tips for doing the job ?

Thanks

[alane]

anyone ??

[E30cabalan]

Euro Car Parts do the filter gasket and o ring for the standard E30 auto gearbox.
Would suggest putting some good auto transmission fluid in if the current batch is like cats p*ss (most good car parts stores Halfords of you are desperate)

[tjd200]

once you've got the pan off, make sure to give it a good clean (+ mesh and two magnets that pick up the filings)

Think you can actually replace the mesh as it's considered a filter. Can't see why this would be necessary, as previous post said : gasket and O-ring

that's about it - oil to use is a dextron II

[sgaites]

I'm changing the fluid in my auto. Have got new seals, filter and fluid.

Problem is, I cannot get the dipstick collar nut off, no matter how much leverage I use.

Anyone come across this ?? Its impossible to undo the bracket holding the dipstick tube to the bellhousing, so can't even drop it out.

Any tips ?
Cheers all

[E30cabalan]

You shouldn't need to remove dip stick tube??
Drain auto box, remove sump, clean sump remove filter, replace with new filter, clean and replace with new sump gasket, replace bolts and refill through the dipstick tube using a small funnel, job done.

Al

[sgaites]

But I can't drop the sump pan cos the dipstick tube is attached to it with a ruddy big nut....

[E30cabalan]

Sorry, quite right, brain fade on my part
It may have been treated to a dose of sealer or locktite at some stage?
Try an open spanner and shock it with a mallet or get more leverage with a
pipe over the spanner maybe
Good luck
Al