Shreq. A mid life crisis

[twisty]

Well, the old AT died so, in went a Wholesale Automatics Extreme with Nomad valve body and bronzed Torque Converter.



The problem with the old one. The (stupid plastic) radiator sprung an internal leak in the tranny cooler section, pressurised the ATF system and mixed water with the ATF, then the AT died (took about two months). The radiator is bypassed for the moment and using the cooler only untill a new aluminium radiator is fitted.

On my GU the breathers are mounted inside the LH guard and can't been seen. Eventually I had a "mud" like liquid throughout the LH wheel arch that smelt and felt of oil but no obvious cause (till now).

So a word of warning to auto drivers with stupid plastic radiators. An internal leak can be EXPENSIVE! Better to spend a grand now than six later.

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Now to get back out in the bush ... after I do a bit more work to replenish the toy fund!

[Oversize]

G'Day Twisty, I just read your adventure and as a mum with five sons, I can relate. From my side of the fence, sons have a lot of knowledge and little experience. Us mums have a lot of experience and little knowledge (apparently). Your team works and that is a rare and wonderful thing. Give her another hug - you both deserve it.

[twisty]

G'day Mechlou, yeah ... mums are the best. Hug passed on!

[Malgreen]

great story and post Twisty.. thank you.