nitroracer

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I haven't had a chance to tear into the transmission yet but I would like to know if the area where the shifter sits is supposed to be fluid filled or not. I came across a picture from a short throw shifter installation but can't tell if it was cleaned up or not.

Speed Density

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It is, and its about 3 3/4 quarts.

nitroracer

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So that area is connected to the fluid covering the gears as well? Just curious because my last rwd trans had the shifter area enclosed/separate.

bigj2717

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Yeah it has places that drain down into the case thats the way i fill mine

MeentSS02

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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but fluid does flow through that area - when the car isn't running, it is normal to see that amount of residual fluid in that area. If you fill the transmission by dumping it in that box, you'll find out just how fast (or slow) the fluid drains from there back into the transmission.

There is definitely enough fluid flowing through there during normal operation that if you don't have the shifter sealed well enough with RTV (or a gasket like I used to use), you'll end up with a pretty decent mess under your car. Ask me how I know.

perezpowerbuilders

Do you have to remove the shifter cup before adding fluid from the top? Ive been filling mine up from under the car PITA for me....gotten to fat...LOL.

MeentSS02

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Nope...but I would recommend using a funnel of some sort to keep from spilling ATF on the carpet. Again, ask me how I know