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Al G
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Mulege Help
I am in Mulege again and just checked my transmission oil.
The level is OK, but looks sort of dirty or burnt.
Is there a local mechanico that can handle a large Motorhome and can change the oil?
I am at the Serenidad space 3 if there happens to be a mobile mechanico. That would be wonderful, but a lot to ask for. Thanks
Albert G
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DENNIS
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Al----
This won't answer your question but, if you are still having problems when you get up to Ensenada, let me know. I have an "expert." He just
rebuilt my big Dodge transmission for 7K pesos. My mechanic pulled and installed it. The expert has a tranny shop in the states and knows his stuff.
Good luck.
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Bob and Susan
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al...
sometimes if you change the oil at this point
you'll stir-up the pot and
kaBANG its gone!!!
of course you'll be in the middle of the deserted desert
Chin up the ice house road can do it right there
if you still need assistance 
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DENNIS
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Sound like he needs more tranny coolers.
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Al G
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Your right Dennis...I have none
and Bob you just scared the hell out me with the "deserted desert".
I am not leaving here until I find someone to tell me if I have a problema....Bob, "ice house road can do it right there"
Is this a Mechanico Place??
Albert G
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no...
he'll come to you...
you don't want to drive there in your moto-home
too bumpy
i can come get you if you need directions...
about the stir...
i did the same thing and changed the oil
in the "burb" trans about 3 years ago...
got all the way to BARSTOW!!! desert hot
good thing for extended warranty
covered the trans and the tow...boat and all
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no...
he'll come to you...
you don't want to drive there in your moto-home
too bumpy
i can come get you if you need directions...
about the stir...
i did the same thing and changed the oil
in the "burb" trans about 3 years ago...
got all the way to BARSTOW!!! desert hot
good thing for extended warranty
covered the trans and the tow...boat and all |
Thanks Bob for the offer and since I have no clue where he is...I accept. Hope he can get a filter and gasket.
My rig has 60K and the oil was a little colored when I left Concord, but seems darker now I think. It was changed 4 years ago but I have only made a
couple hard runs (Las Vegas and here) and a couple K more.
Albert G
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we'll be there in 15 minutes
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Now ...... That is Nomad service. Too cool.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
we'll be there in 15 minutes |
When I read this I jumped and ran for my MoHo as 15 min is very fast, but now realize I should have responded. I will be here at anytime. Albert
Albert G
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we were there
no AL
left our card on the step...
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Al
I have to disagree with Bob, have done a lot of research on transmissions and believe you should do what I just had done, Drop the pan drain,pump all
the fluid including the torque converter, change the filter, and the largest Transmission cooler you can buy. They have them here in La Paz if not
there, otherwise you will NOT make it back from what you have said.
wiley
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its the pig roast nite at the Serenidad...
he's left the room...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Al
I have to disagree with Bob, have done a lot of research on transmissions and believe you should do what I just had done, Drop the pan drain,pump all
the fluid including the torque converter, change the filter, and the largest Transmission cooler you can buy. They have them here in La Paz if not
there, otherwise you will NOT make it back from what you have said.
wiley |
So how do you drain and flush that converter w/o pulling the trans out, thanks.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
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comitan
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Sharks
You take the outlet from the transmission to the Radiator (Cooler) put it in bucket and start your engine it will pump it out. If he is uncomfortable
with that he can buy 2 filters & gaskets and about 18 qts of fluid, drain it new filter drive back to where he is staying, go back the next day
and do it again. Whoever he has do it just ask about a total drain if the mecanic knows how.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
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DENNIS
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My mechanic drained mine. He drilled and tapped a hole, then plugged it.
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What a great idea, In all that I have read about changing out transmission fluid nobody has come up with this system.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
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some torque converters have a drain plug
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Bob
You had trouble after a complete change if it was done in the states through one of the machines at the oil change places they are having many
problems with transmissions going out using that system, on another forum there are 2 guys that work using that system they advise not to have it
done.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
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Al G
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Sorry
Bob...I went back in to the only place(Serenidad office) I can connect and as I explained above. My timing is really bad, and I feel worse then that.
I am sorry I wasted your time. Thanks for the major effort. Not a lot of people would jump up that fast to help. I still don't know how I had such bad
timing. Well I guess Baja does that to me
Albert G
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