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Originally Posted by john skimo
whats the preferred method for draining the torque converter on the 124? mine isnt open like the old 123s so i cant turn it to expose the drain plug... if i cant get it off im just going to fill the trans up without draining it but i dont know the exact quantity of the trans minus converter also ive heard around 6.3 qts for the whole thing  |
Huh? Sure you can drain the converter. Crawl under there with a large straight slot screwdriver and a flashlight. Rotate the Converter by leveraging the screwdriver between the cast housing surrounding the converter and the converter. You will eventually see the drain plug come into view.
Drain it. Drain the Transmission. Refill with about 5 quarts or so. Start up and cycle through each gear. Slowly fill until you are about 10mm below the min mark on the stick. Reading the stick can be very tricky after adding fluid.
It tends to move from the sides of the tube to the stick, making it hard to see the actual level. 10mm below generally will put the fluid at the correct hot level after 30 minutes of driving.
Buy an inch pound torque wrench. Use only a name brand transmission filter and gasket kit.
Enjoy,
Steve