It's much more likely to emulsify with the oil and cause problems down the road. The tranny only has a tiny vent tube to atmosphere. I'd drain it. You installed a plug in the pan while you had it off right?
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| Author: | CRDMiller [ Tue May 19, 2009 4:02 pm ] |
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So, i just did the trans go shift kit, during removal the valve body got COVERED in dirt (from the plug) I sprayed it off with hot water (not a lot). I now have what appears to be water, on my dipstick, should I be worried? It's not huge, but it's there. I know water is not hydraulic fluid but it will evaporate, right? |
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| Author: | CATCRD [ Tue May 19, 2009 4:06 pm ] |
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It's much more likely to emulsify with the oil and cause problems down the road. The tranny only has a tiny vent tube to atmosphere. I'd drain it. You installed a plug in the pan while you had it off right?
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| Author: | CRDMiller [ Tue May 19, 2009 4:33 pm ] |
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I've changed fluid 4 times since I've had it, and never found a need for a drain plug :P |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue May 19, 2009 5:51 pm ] |
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Water in auto trans fluid = damaged auto trans unless you completely flush the trans out with fresh ATF. |
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| Author: | gmctd [ Tue May 19, 2009 6:31 pm ] |
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The small amount of H2O from the flushed vb is likely not to cause any problems B4 it all evaporates when the trans heats up - you should be concerned if the fluid on the dipstick is already emulsified, which would be pinkish in coloration, sorta like cottage cheese and strawberry juice - that usually occurs when a large quantity of water enters the pan, a cup or more - let it dehydrate into the ozone layer and go in peace, grasshopper............................ |
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| Author: | nursecosmo [ Wed May 20, 2009 3:10 am ] |
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There is often some condensation in transmissions and engines which dont get warmed up often. Take a road trip with the dipstick open and it will all go away. |
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| Author: | CRDMiller [ Wed May 20, 2009 3:34 am ] |
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Thanks!, i hose clamped (lightly) a paper towel over the dipstick (really the breather should have been fine imho) And put about 200 HARD miles on it. Earlier when i stated, water on the dispstick, it was what appeared to be excessive condensation, that i had never seen before. The fluid was defiantly not frothy or buttery All is well, thanks. |
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