[alfa] Re: Spider engine removal and replacement

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 12:42 AM 11/15/03 +0000, you wrote:

> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 15:40:57 -0800
> From: Jon Pike <jhpike@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Spider engine removal and replacement
>
> Quick one to those who have done both.   I'm nearing putting mine back in 
> (yeeehaw!) and am wondering if you have the transmission full of oil,  how 
> much will come running out the vents and shift lever hole when you tilt it 
> down to go back in?
>
> A buddy mentioned it would be a lot easier filling the trans before it 
> ends up under the car, and I see his point.   But, if it's hard not to 
> pour a cup or two all over the floor, (and probably me, under the car 
> steering the trans end)  I'll work out a way to fill it in place instead...
I always fill the transmission before reinstallation, never have had a 
problem with oil coming out of the vents.  Your buddy is right.

//kct, Powell, TN
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