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BeWare	To swap out the gears do I need ATF Fluid or rear end grease or both? How much do I need? I know the ATF is ATF+3 or ATF+3 Type 7176 and the grease is 80W-90 API GL-5 I think I also need RTV silicone. Correct? Need to knwo before I leave for the Smokies. Anything else? Thanks This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-22-2003 at 09:47 AM
ed monahan	You're putting gears in while at the Smokys? Rich, there is a D-C dealer right on the main road, just off I-40, about two minutes from the ball park where we are going to have the road course set up, just FYI. This message has been edited by ed monahan on 08-22-2003 at 11:30 AM
Tony Goertz	Hi Rich - you only need transmission fluid - no gear oil. There are actually two separate "sections" in the transaxle. Normally - 2 qts fluid is all you need. ATF+4 can be used in the earlier cars that came with ATF+3. A little RTV silicon is also needed. (I will bring some also)
BeWare	Thanks, Tony and Ed. Ed, I do not want to have to pay the high $ dealer labor charges or have my Kat tied up all day for an 2 hour job. Unless of course they are giving us a good discount. I don't know if I will have time to put in the gears or not. But I will have everything I need just in case.
Larry Lord	Rich, I'll be happy to do the gear change for you using your tools and such, but I can't do it until Wednesday late afternoon or evening. Just let me know if you want my help.
BeWare	Thanks Very Much Larry, that would be great. I could certainly use yours or anyone else's help. I am little nervous about doing these things myself. I guess it will all depned on what time we get back to the hotel Wednesday afternoon or evening. I will have all my hand tools and some ramps to back the car up on.
ed monahan	Rich, I meant if you need the fluids you can probably get them there if you do not want to haul them or need a little more once you get there. Sorry I did not make that clear.
dpena	Rich, You will need this oil... You will need to clean out the old RTV and make it look like this.. Then you will recoat it and make it look something like this.. You will need some trick needles noses to remove the shaft snap rings. REFER TO MY PROWLER PRO GEAR PAGE FOR MORE INSTALL DETAILS Later... ------------------ Watch Me Burn Some Rubber Official POA banner Designer .. Need A Banner? Get The Details Check out Prowlerexcitement.com This message has been edited by dpena on 08-22-2003 at 03:16 PM
BeWare	OK I don't have those needle nose pliers , what are the exactly and why ATF+4 instead of ATF+3 which the owners manual calls for and which I have already purchased.
WildCat	quote: Originally posted by BeWare: OK I don't have those needle nose pliers , what are the exactly and why ATF+4 instead of ATF+3 which the owners manual calls for and which I have already purchased. Rich, if yours calls for 3 then that should be OK. Do you have a drain pan, rags and some hand cleaner?
BeWare	WC, Yes I am all prepared.
dpena	Rich, On the latest recalls I had done to my KAT... One of them was to upgrade to ATF+4 gear oil. Gives our clutches a little longer life span. Later...
dpena	Rich, You will also need a thick seringe or a Turkey baster also.