"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop-335231.06540221032007@nntp9.usenetserver.com:

> In article <Xns98F9CE983E9B5tegger@207.14.116.130>,
> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>
>> > As Curly mentions, when you take the bolt off you need wipe off all of
>> > the metal goo that is attached to the bolt. Also replace the crush
>> > washer and use a pole if you need extra leverage (I end up always
>> > needing it). I just believe that it may be overkill to replace the
>> > fluid three times.
>>
>>
>>
>> That is the factory specification.
>
> For a full exchange, that's the factory specification (as opposed to a
> "flush" which is not recommended under any circumstances).



I've recently been following a couple of highly interesting threads
in rec.autos.tech.

In that group, a working tech with lots of transmission experience
described the flush procedure, plus his many observations of
disassembled transmissions.

1) A "flush" is not what I was thinking it was.
2) Sludge does not build up inside the valve body or shift valves.

Conclusion: The prohibition on "flushing" is "Internet wisdom".
There is nothing wrong with a "flush" as routinely performed by garages.

Check out this thread:
<http://groups.google.com/group/rec.autos.tech/browse_frm/thread/ff3d521790590332/b9c3aacf10b40f6d?lnk=st&q=&rnum=1#b9c3aacf10b40f6d >

Look for posts in that thread by:
shiden_kai



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