ammonman

Don't forget to rotate the quick fill connector (the fitting between the ATF line and the trans housing near the trans code numbers) such that it's pointing straight down. The check ball inside doesn't have a spring to keep it closed against the end of the fill fitting instead relying on gravity and fluid pressure to seal. If you leave it in the up position you won't be able to use it to fill the trans and you may run the risk of the ball blocking fluid flow.

Mike

MainePorsche

Thank you...very much, Mike.

MainePorsche

Guys,

I can't find the torque values for the 3 bolts that tie the linkage bearing to the body. The bolts are 2 x M10x50 and 1 x M10x75. Rob's list has them listed but does not include the torque values. I can't find them in the WSM or my tech spec pdf either.

Thanks,
Craig

MainePorsche

Got it. 46 Nm.

MainePorsche

No sous chef today.
Working solo on re-installing the rear suspension is like trying to wrest a moving octopus. Transmission still strapped. Suspension strategically bolted on on both sides and suspended. No work tomorrow. Lobster cook with friends by the lake for Mother's Day. Enjoy the day with your family.

MainePorsche

Guys,
A question regarding the quick fill ATF connector on the passenger of transmission. What kind of pressure is needed behind the fluid to fill through here ? I'll be able to get in to it, but I was wondering if my hand levered bucket pump (that I have been using up to now with a metal 'U' end in to the reservoir) would work. Would it be just enough pressure to push the ball up, as I understand there is no spring on top of it.

Thanks

Mrmerlin

I wouldnt mess the with this port,
just fill it via the reservoir,
when its full run the engine for about 20 seconds, then shut the engine off ,
then refill,
do this a few times till you have a proper level.

The idea is to not let the engine run any longer than necessary till the pan is just about full,
this will prevent damage to parts of the transmission that have not gotten lubricated

MainePorsche

Stan,
That is my concern as well. I thought by filling through this port lubrication would get to the 'innards' faster.

Bertrand Daoust

I have fill it via the reservoir last year. After an oil change.
Like Stan said, I started the car for few seconds few times.
It takes a bit of time that way but everything went very well.

MainePorsche

Bertrand,
Good evening. I am to familiar filling via the reservoir. I just thought of filling through the filling port. I had never used this port and was inquiring about any specifics.

Bill Ball

Just FYI, the fill port takes essentially no pressure. There's no spring in the valve, just a small ball bearing that is held down by gravity. I've not used it, not having the right fitting. Always used the technique Stan describes. Fill the reservoir to the top until it will take no more, run the engine for just a few seconds until the reservoir is sucked to just below the cold minimum line, repeat until close to 8 qt on a REFILL or 12 QTS on a bone dry fill. The last fill is to just above the cold minimum line (fluid and tranny should not be very warm yet). The take the car out for 10 minutes. Come back and adjust level to between to warm min and max lines.

MainePorsche

Bill,
Good evening. As you and Mike (ammonman) have said that this is a gravity held ball valve thus meaning no real pressure need to be applied, I was wondering if securing some hose over the port would be adequate for continuous flow in to the transmission via this port which is the cooler return line.
I found this posting, and it sounds like it worked. I don't see why it shouldn't. I think for filling, it is a cleaner procedure without the risk of a piece of undercoating gunk falling down into to the reservoir and wreaking havoc in the valve body.
https://rennlist.com/forums/3366723-post19.html

GregBBRD

No pressure other than what it takes to push the fluid in. No spring. Checkball comes off the seat with very minimal pressure.

Attach hose and fill. Start the engine and continue to fill. This inlet and the filler cap are the same. One is hard to get to, you get burned from the muffler, and makes a mess. The other hits you in the forehead if you are not careful, isn't hot from the muffler, and doesn't make a mess.

You choose.

MainePorsche

Thanks Greg.
That is just what I thought.

MainePorsche

Hah !
Transmission/Rear Suspension mounted and torqued down.
Have business at 1600 hrs. Have to clean up.
Almost there !