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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
3 pointsI got it all done and installed just before 4pm. Did my strap trick again. Worked good. So two ratchet straps to lift it off the floor. Then once I was able to roll the floor jack under it. Take notice to the ratchet strap over the top tied to the pivot of the jack. Ended up being the perfect angle to install. Still kept the other two ratchet straps as safety just in case. As for cleaning up everything I found a degreaser that is super strong. Be careful using it on aluminum it will blacken the aluminum if left on too long. 3,000 PSI power washer blew the junk right off. As for the transmission shifts good. Really tight and notchy for the first few rows through the gears. After about 15 miles it smoothed right right out.3 points
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Opinions on Amsoil and bypass filtration.
The ELF is black and the DBL is blue... that's it. While many of the filters did improve with the DBL transition the 7349 already had their top of the line full flow media. www.filterspro.com3 points
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Opinions on Amsoil and bypass filtration.
The I wonder who I am thinking of that had to replace an engine to break the million mile mark??? Oh well. Impressive indeed, but not comparable to over 99% of pickup owners. It all depends on the filter application. The ISB application doesn't call for a drainback valve, but many vehicles do. TBN is the oils ability to fight the effects of combustion. Even the tightest of rings allows some of the combustion residue down the cylinder walls and into the oil. Combustion creates an acidic enviornment so the TBN (Total Base Number) is what fights that. Generally speaking the higher the TBN the longer the oil can last. Acidity starts to degrade oil as soon as you start the engine after an oil change. This is the reason for the rating of 6 months on most OCI's. This comes up fairly often and I would have figured you would remember the info better Michael. A higher filtration rating doesn't mean a lower flow rating. Filters are designed to meet certain specs, such as filtration and flow. In fact the Donaldson ELF7349 has better flow and filtration than the OEM and Fleetguard Stratapore filters. The Donaldson is rated for 15µ at 20 GPM, while the Fleetguards are only rated at 8.72 GPM. The ISB oil pump is rated for 20.5 GPM at 4200 rpms, so the Donaldson will outflow nearly everyones rpm band; however, 8.72 GPM isn't all that much and 2500 rpms could easily exceed the filters rating and flow. Personally I don't see why anyone would run anything but the Donaldson.3 points
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G56 Fluid
1 pointI still don't get why they would recommend a lighter weight oil than OEM for a manual transmission. Seems to me like it's to guarantee repeat trans business I'd sure be nervous towing with it. Especially when the proper grade top shelf synthetic can be had for cheaper.1 point
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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
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Opinions on Amsoil and bypass filtration.
I just got home and the filters I ordered were here. Nothing fancy like go fast parts but will ease some off the shelf purchases. thought it was strange the invoice said to bill APARTSDEPOT.com. Googled it and it came up Filter Products corp, Filterspros.com. Same address too. I did some more digging and still could not find them any cheaper even with free shipping. The red is the price + dividing the shipping cost by 12.1 point
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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
1 pointI used some ultra grey on one of my head studs that was trying to push oil out of it, that was 5 years ago, still good.1 point
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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
1 pointIsn't a 50wt a LOT thinner oil? Doesn't seem like an improvement in a transmission... but that's my 0.02. Maybe I am missing something. IIRC guys use the Delvac 50 in the G56 to get an oil that is between the standard GL-4 in the NV4500 and the ATF from the factory. It probably wont hurt anything, but seems odd at an initial glance. I never worried about mail order on things you have to replace every 50K miles, or more... just seems like an excuse and nothing more. Besides I could have gotten you the amsoil 5 gallon pail for $20 less to your door.. tax and shipping included. So which oil is the expensive one? At least you have enough oil for another 200K miles :-)1 point
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O-Rings ?
1 pointIt seems to be Power Steering Hose O-Ring MOPAR 05205254 (I don't know this for a fact found it in the parts manual) I am not finding a cross for it. It looks like it was used in many applications, so your local dealer may have it. HTH Hag1 point
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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
1 pointPerfect fatigue failure. Notice the smoother quadrant from 6 oclock to 9. (and also looks like a small point around 5.) that is where the failure started. most likely from a machining mark at the diametral change. The smoothness comes from it being loaded and unloaded as it rotates. The less smooth area is where it moved faster or fatigued but not as long. The really rough areas are where it "tore" as it catastrophically failed. The smear at 12 o'clock is damage after it failed. Right under that looks to be the roughest so was the last thread still together and failed. It is so hard to tell from a picture though... If you have a loupe or a really good magnifying glass take a look around the edges, you may see the very beginning of the starburst.... the beginning of the failure.1 point
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Codes p-0237and p-0177
1 pointI had a map code when the oil pressure sensor died and shorted. I would check the 5v lead on the map wire.1 point
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Opinions on Amsoil and bypass filtration.
Why? When I got a filter nut right here and he knows it better than I do.1 point
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Longer cranking...
1 pointThe sealing washer wont work on the tee. Change out the the washers on the head and see if that stops the hard starting. The tee might be ok since you tightened it.1 point
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relay board and accessory power feed
Good idea with the magnets. That definitely shouldn't come loose. But judging by the looks of your truck, you might give it a good run for its money!1 point
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NV4500 fluid no longer produced.
1 pointWeller Truck for $263 for a 5 gallon pail of Mobil Delvac 50 SAE transmission fluid. I figure since I was heading to the big city I could get it for a good price after finding out the local NAPA misquoted me a price. So getting down to Ontario I figure with the interstate close by and all the truck shops it should be easy to get. Wrong. Most part store counter workers are so ignorant of what I was talking about and attempting to sell me 50 weight engine oil or ATF fluid. Like I told them I'm looking for synthetic 50 weight transmission fluid with GL-4 rating. You get a glassy stare like... So I gave up wasting time driving all over Ontario, OR and went to the Weller truck pick up my transmission and they had it in stock. So add that to my bill. Lets say close to $1,800 when said and done. Broke the main shaft right at 3rd and 4th gear. Wore down most of the syncro's and nearly wore out 5th gear itself. Upgraded main shaft installed and torqued to 450 foot pounds which is the new specs on the nut. New bearings as well.1 point
- Exhaust tip angle cut changed sound in a good way
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Power Steering (hydroboost)
1 pointHere is a great picture of how the hydroboost adds pressure to help you actuate the brakes. Here is a great explanation of the hydroboost operation specifically. http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/operation-diagnosis-and-repair-of-hydro-boost-power-assist-systems/ The pictures are just crazy small. Here is where I found the operation picture. It looks like a great basic explanation of braking systems in general. (I have not read through it for technical accuracy though.) http://www.winbrake.com/training_autofundamentalsbrakes.html Notice when you push the "input rod end" the assembly moves forward. This opens a valve letting hydraulic pressure to help you push the "power piston" forward. The hydraulic pressure on the added area of the piston is what helps you "push the brakes harder".1 point