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Originally Posted by funola
The transmission oil heat exchanger should be all brass. The broken nut just holds and seals the heat exchanger to the radiator tank. Undo the flare nut then get another nut to replace the broken one (you may have to custom make one).
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After cleaning up the bits, it seems the transmission cooler nuts may be aluminum. I imagine then the heat exchanger is too. Just hope the dealer nuts are same. Otherwise potential for corrosion. Some aftermarket rads seem to have bronze/brass cooler connections.
I was able to loosen the flare nut. Left hose in place until I get the new nut & washer.
Looked amongst my junk and found that the aluminum adapter that comes with the Bosch primer pump uses same thread. In a pinch, it could be used together with a washer (because the flange face is narrower). No hex either, so would be a vice-grip job
Or maybe I could find a nut that fits the exterior thread. (Not planning on doing this unless OE nuts not available! Not even then.)
While waiting, thinking I should look at changing ATF & filter. Questions:
- Does 85 300D have a torque converter drain?
- How much ATF altogether if I drain from pan only or pan plus converter?
OK, I am sure this is here if I do a search
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This post by Charmalu seems to answer my questions!)
If I take it up to local shop, what should cost for transmission fluid/filter change come to? Labour shouldn't be much?