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93dakman
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2003
12:51:47
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 Subject: just ordered M.P. shift kit
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I just ordered in a Mopar shift kit from my local 5 star dealer. Is there any thing I should know about this before I put it in. I mean, I know I can change the tranny juice and the filter, but I don't want to screw any thing up here.
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J and J Auto
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2003
12:34:04
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Just take your time and follow the instructions.
Use a wire kitty corner when you first lower the
valve body and let it drip for a while because
when you lower it you will get a lot more fluid
out.
If you need any help just ask on this thread and
I will help you out the best I can without being
there.
I have installed about a dozen of the kits in the
newer trucks in our shop.
Larry
J&J Auto
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bdholsin
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2003
14:14:18
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What is a wire kitty corner?
I changed the tranny fluid in my Dakota once myself and ended up wearing more fluid than actually made it into the waste receptacle. Most of it was in my hair. I will concede that it MUST be easier to change the fluid on a hoist instead of on the ground laying on my back but that was all I could do.
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93 DakSport
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2003
17:56:25
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i installed a oil drain plug in my tranny a few yrs ago...never has had a leak yet!!....give it a try...you'll find changing the fluid alot easier
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FazDak
GenII
6/19/2003
20:27:45
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I think larry ment "kaddy corner".
This is my method (before the drain plug is installed which I always do on the first service)
Remove all the bolts except the center 3 or 4 on one straight area, after all are removed loosen those 3 or 4 to about 2 turns max, pry the pan down and you should get a slow flow out of the sides you took the bolts out of but not a gusher because the pan wont drop but so far because of the other bolts. Let it run until it stops or slows down mostly and then loose them a bit more until more fluid comes out.
If you do that a few times with your body placed on the "still in" bolt side you wont get too messy.
I highly suggest you find the B&M drain plug kit for autos, I have installed em in every thing Ive owned since the mid 80's and they are great.
Only thing I do different than the directions state.......I put a very small film of silicone on both sides before I put the nut on. If you do that make sure you put so small amount it doesnt squeeze out on the fluid side and your ok.
Good luck
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93dakman
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2003
22:24:52
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Thanks Ya'll, I cant wait to put it in. My truck feels like its an old grandma car. It needs some umph behind those shifts.
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