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Chavo 55 · 05-24-2011, 12:15 PM

Alright guys its been 5 months since i have driven my baby cuz her insides took a crap lol i got the new trans and new torque converter and me and my bud are ready to go at it....is there anything i need other than new trans oil...do i need new oil that goes in the torque converter if so what kind of oil...

im in need fellas help me out. do i need any alignment tool when installing or what help me lol

this is on a 95 avy

pmesfun · 05-24-2011, 11:44 PM

Don't forget the rear main seal.

pmesfun · 05-24-2011, 11:48 PM

You need Dexron III ATF.

Chavo 55 · 05-25-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pmesfun

Don't forget the rear main seal.

ok not to sound like a big noob guy with the whole transmission lingo but what is it? whats it for? and whats it hook up too.

im just trying to make sure i have everything ready and know what im going to do before i do it because i miss my baby and im looking forward to see all these other chicagoland avys.

fourwheeler · 05-25-2011, 06:08 AM

The rear main seal is a gasket on the rear of the engine. Pmesfun is suggesting you inspect it or change it when the transmission is removed.