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My gearbox was pulled out and stripped while trying to find an elusive problem. The specialist recommended using a nomad valvebody when it all went back together. It was going to be missed extra in...

If you're planning on stripping it down you can add extra frictions in 3 of the clutches. I've just finished a beefed up trans I did to Infinity Q45 spec but haven't found time to do a thread on it....

All those you already mentioned and this: http://www.automatictransmission.com.au/release.asp?NewsId=40338

If your A/T temp light came on it means your trans reached 140 C which is really hot for non-synthetic ATF.
Your high temp could well be the result of the slippage you mention and, if it has...

Yep, I'm with the others if that is def tranny fluid... just looked awful black in the piccies so thought it may be engine oil.

Reckon you need a visit to the Transmission Doctor.
If there is one...

What's the transmission fluid level like?
Hopefully the overheating wasn't caused by low fluid.

I'd agree with shero though, sounds like the front seal has gone in the box unfortunately.

If it's trans fluid it will be leaking from the front seal where the converter goes into the pump but check your cooler lines where they go past the bell housing first to make sure they haven't worn...

The main shaft seal for the torque converter went on mine and it leaked out of there. But as evil said above, rear main seal of the engine will leak through the same place.

I'd double check that is Tranny Fluid cobber.
From the colour, amount and where that leak is I reckon it is engine oil from the rear main engine seal... I could be wrong tho.

In regards your...

I'm not certain about disconnecting the vacuum advance when setting the timing but if you need to find it, the vacuum advance is the small black hose connected to the distributor.

looking good mate, good to see one of these gettin around.

Looking the business mate.....great score on the KM2's and alloys mate, they look awesome!

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I think you will find that it is tuned more for Gas than Petrol and will run better on Gas

Gas dries out the seals in the carby and can block the idle jet as well.

These are the only ones I can find right now, pretty sure the rims offset is -ve 13

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They will look identical to 285/75/16 from the side but they will have a wider footprint.