Escort torque converter drain

A flush of the T-Converter can be a quick and easy process, however certain vehicle models can present some challenges. If Debris particles are found upon inspection of the transmission oil, then chances are the transmission and T-Converter needs an oil change. By being Pro-active you can extehnd the life of the transmission, instead of procrastinating and incurring expensive repairs.

Step 1 There are 2 methods of preforming this task. Method a. Disconnect the transmission cooling line. There are two lines connected to the transmission. One is the cooler line and the other is called the return line. You will be disconnecting the return line. Method b. The next step would be to locate the T-Converter. Rotate the T-Converter until you are able to view the hex nut opening.

Once locating the Hex opening, use the appropriate sized Hex tool to unscrew the hex until the oil plug is completely removed. Step 2 Place a bucket or oil pan under the transmission cooling line or T-Converter depending on the method with the transmission in the neutral gear. Next, start the engine. Step 3 Method a. Pour New transmission oil inside the dipstick of the transmission.

At the same time, allowing the old oil to drain into your waiting bucket. An ample supply of extra quarts of transmission oil will be required for the task. Skip Step 3. Route the hose to a container large enough to hold the contents of the torque converter plus a quart or two.

You will need to be able to see the fluid pouring into the container. One person then starts the engine, as another person watches the fluid being drained to see when fresh fluid begins to flow out, and the third person adds fresh fluid as fast as the old fluid is pumped out of the torque converter and drained from the cooler.

Reattach the cooler line s and top off the transmission to the full mark with fresh fluid. First, you could just change the fluid a couple of more times. Second, after changing the fluid, you could use a hand pump to suction out fluid from time to time, replacing as much as you remove. That saves you the trouble of dropping the pan and, eventually, you end up with the same result. At first I was inclined to say that most seasoned enthusiasts and professional builders are beyond the scope of this book.

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