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Don't judge too strict, that's my first video. Tried to explain everything.
Don't judge too strict, that's my first video. Tried to explain everything.
Thanks! I have many videos on different topics about Sprinter repairs.Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
No. Bolt was damaged. Someone tried to do it before me.No Torque converter drain?
It doesn't make sense but if you get it done at a dealer they don't drain the torque converter either. I cant remember the reasoning but it comes straight from MB.No Torque converter drain?
All about time and money, exploiting consumer ignorance. TC bolt a challenge to remove and disaster if damaged.It doesn't make sense but if you get it done at a dealer they don't drain the torque converter either. I cant remember the reasoning but it comes straight from MB.
5 Quarts without TCI understand that you should drain the TC when changing the transmission fluid (I did on the last change). The question I have is how many quarts of fluid do you need if you don't do the TC?
There is a screw-on torque converter itself. It is accessible and visible through a small window in front of the transmission. You have to rotate crankshaft to see it. Then configure tool to access it. Sometimes it is impossible to take that screw out because it seizes pretty bad.Hi guys any write-up update with the torque converter flush?
Those are links to available parts that I should’ve ordered along with filter and gasket. A couple photos of broken, drilled, cut clamp too…If you have a chance to post a photo and/or part numbers of what you needed, please do
Rare to happen. Happened to me once in maybe 100 fluid changes. But it's good to keep spare for sure.To add to an old thread after my experience changing trans fluid filter and tc.
Buy new transmission pan bolts and pan clamps before doing this service!
When I tried to remove the pan one of the bolts broke. Luckily my local dealer had them in stock. The bolt broke inside the pan clamp. I had to cut the clamp to remove it. That was only after dropping the cross member to try to drill it out. Once the clamp was cut I was able to remove the pan and turn the broken bolt out with the clamp. Now waiting for Tuesday for one new clamp ? The bolts and clamps are inexpensive and would have made this easier and given me piece of mind,
All six clamps on my trans had significant corrosion where the bolt passes through. I had to use a hammer to drive out a couple of the bolts. I don’t find the tc to too bad. I used a regular 4mm allen wrench and it worked fine.
Also found I could use half inch drive ratchet with standard 27mm socket to turn the engine. I did this from under the van and was able to turn the engine with my left hand while watching/feeling for tc plug.
I don’t know if the bolts are supposed to be single use only or not. All of mine (bolts and clamps) were corroded to a degree. Maybe due to New England winter driving….. They’re short money and not worth messing with in my book.Rare to happen. Happened to me once in maybe 100 fluid changes. But it's good to keep spare for sure.