Re: Installing auto tranny comp

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

It is possible to change the shift computer without dropping the pan 
and fluid but I think as long as you are doing this kind of service it 
is a good idea to look inside and see what is going on. You will need 
a pan gasket. There should be NO metal in the pan and depending on the 
mileage some friction materiel. You can then disconnect the solenoids 
and change the "O" ring. Make sure you check the magnet in the pan and 
clean everything. There is no problem in replacing the shift computer 
itself just make sure to route the wiring away from the exhaust pipes. 
You will have to do the cable adjustment to the shift computer and it 
is a good idea to check the line pressure. Also check the gearshift 
adjustment and inspect thourghly for any leaks. Make sure the 
modulater on the front of the trans is hooked up to vacuum and there 
are no leaks. Check the level in the final drive too, it is different 
from the trans and it takes gear oil not auto trans fluid. The wiring 
goes up to the left side firewall in front of the motor to a large 
plug. The fins on the metal cover are a good idea just make sure WATER 
can't get in, seal it up with silicone sealer. Be careful inside, the 
metal spring is meant to keep the output transistors in contact with 
the cover, use heat sink compound liberaly inside and on the fins.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Adam Price" <acprice1@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> I plan to install my auto tranny computer this weekend. I crawled 
under the 
> car today to get a look around, and I cant see where some of the 
cables 
> connect.. my question is: are any of these cable connected to the 
top of the 
> transmission, or anyother area that is blocked by the car? I really 
dont 
> want to have to remove my transmission for this seemingly simple 
install.. 
> Just what is involved with installing one of these anyway? What kind 
of 
> things should I look for when removing or installing one?
> 
> Does the spindle gear have to be rotated to a specific position when 
> installing?
> 
> Also, I noticed that one of the previous owners has attached a heat 
sink 
> (looks like a CPU heat sink) to the metal cover of the module.. 
seems like a 
> good idea to me! I wonder if he applied heat transferring silicon 
gel to the 
> backs of the transistors inside.... has anyone else done this? Do 
you think 
> it would make a noticable difference? I think I will do it to the 
new one as 
> well.
> 
> Adam
> 
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