The C4 automatic gearbox had been overhauled in 1998 prior to coming to New Zealand so I'll do a general check over prior to re-installing it back in the car.
I removed the gearbox oil pan & gasket and cleaned the filter and check on the general condition .
All seamed pretty good, noted numbers for future reference.
Seals looked new and undamaged.
Noted a new replacement vacuum modulator that had been installed.
With the help of a jack it was time to maneuver the transmission into place, easier said than done.
Aligning the transmission takes patience and time.
A few hours later and its all bolted up and back in place again
I had to get a factory kick-down lever and cable as there was nothing there when I got the car.
Details of the Transmission company in the states and date of last overhaul.
Trans Max Transmissions Ocala Florida.
I installed an aftermarket transmission cooler to help keep the trans fluid cool as originals were not really that
Rather than going with a late model transmission oil I've gone with the recommended oil for these transmissions which is the old Type F transmission fluid still available from a few retailers.
I got the fluid and the new universal joints from Greg @ MP Autoparts Upper Hutt 0800 CLUTCH
He is very helpful, knows his stuff and still has a lot of parts available or he knows where to get them.
When I pulled the old universal joints apart, I wasn't surprised, they were past their used by date as I suspected. Rusty and about to collapse.
Not a pretty picture, it doesn't look like grease anymore just a rusty gel. To anyone working on an older car let alone a doing a restoration, I recommend changing these or at the very least checking them out.
New universal joints front and back and we are ready to install.
Rest of the exhaust is also ready to be installed.
That completes the drive line.
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