I did another engine/trans bypass filter installation on the newest van in my fleet(2003 Montana w/37,000km). I documented the process for those who may be interested in doing something similar. Here we go
First things first, pour in a bottle of Amsoil engine flush and run at high idle for 20 minutes.
Next, drain the engine oil, remove the filter and remove the tranny pan and filter. While that's draining, remove the bumper.
Here's what the tranny pan, filter and magnet looked like upon removal. Kinda disturbing for a vehichle only half way through the warranty period. This is why I am no longer a fan of "power flushes". All this stuff could get stirred up and sucked into the transmission.
I took the pan and magnet over to the parts washer and gave them a good cleaning followed by a final rinse with brake cleaner to remove and remaining residue.
Next we install an Amsoil BMK-13 dual remote filter mount along with BE-90 and SDF-15 filters. I made a "T" shaped bracket out of angle iron and flat iron. It attaches to the frame with 2 large self tapping screws and one 1/4" bolt up through the lip on the battery tray. I also modified one of the brackets Amsoil provides to work the way I needed.
Here are the oil lines and spin-on adapter assembled and ready to go in. Everything is a little dirty since I salvaged this system from one of my Vibes.
While the tranny pan is still off, I drilled a hole in the dip stick tube and welded in a piece of 1/4" steel tubing to act as the return port for the trans bypass. After it had cooled off, I flushed the tube with brake cleaner and then blew it out with compressed air.
[ October 08, 2004, 05:03 AM: Message edited by: olympic ]
First things first, pour in a bottle of Amsoil engine flush and run at high idle for 20 minutes.
Next, drain the engine oil, remove the filter and remove the tranny pan and filter. While that's draining, remove the bumper.
Here's what the tranny pan, filter and magnet looked like upon removal. Kinda disturbing for a vehichle only half way through the warranty period. This is why I am no longer a fan of "power flushes". All this stuff could get stirred up and sucked into the transmission.
I took the pan and magnet over to the parts washer and gave them a good cleaning followed by a final rinse with brake cleaner to remove and remaining residue.
Next we install an Amsoil BMK-13 dual remote filter mount along with BE-90 and SDF-15 filters. I made a "T" shaped bracket out of angle iron and flat iron. It attaches to the frame with 2 large self tapping screws and one 1/4" bolt up through the lip on the battery tray. I also modified one of the brackets Amsoil provides to work the way I needed.
Here are the oil lines and spin-on adapter assembled and ready to go in. Everything is a little dirty since I salvaged this system from one of my Vibes.
While the tranny pan is still off, I drilled a hole in the dip stick tube and welded in a piece of 1/4" steel tubing to act as the return port for the trans bypass. After it had cooled off, I flushed the tube with brake cleaner and then blew it out with compressed air.
[ October 08, 2004, 05:03 AM: Message edited by: olympic ]