Overfilled the transmission Options

[AZBanks]

I installed a replacement transmission in the 71.

I may have overfilled the trans. Would the excess trans oil leak out the axle and front seals or does the presence of leaks mean I need to replace the seals??

[VaccaRabite]

Why did you wrap it?
That wrap holds oil and grease that inevitably drops on the exhaust. You don't have other parts you are protecting, the wrap is just extra weight and a smokey mess.

If you want to keep heat in the pipes - ceramic coat the pipes. I did that with my Eurorace header and it really worked!

Zach

[AZBanks]

Why did you wrap it?
That wrap holds oil and grease that inevitably drops on the exhaust. You don't have other parts you are protecting, the wrap is just extra weight and a smokey mess.

If you want to keep heat in the pipes - ceramic coat the pipes. I did that with my Eurorace header and it really worked!

Zach

The exhaust was wrapped when I bought the car but it was a horrible job. It was loose in spots and wrinkled in others so I took it off. The bare pipes didn't look any better.

I wanted do something to make it look half-way presentable so I painted it with black high temp engine paint and wrapped it.
I know the "high temp" paint may not stand up to the extreme heat of the exhaust but it can't look any worse than it was before.

I have replaced all the engine and transmission seals and gaskets before I put the transmission back in the car. The RMS is not leaking so i am leaving that alone. I will replace the strainer seals once I have the transmission back in the car.

With all new seals and gaskets I expect it will be at least 64.8 to 65 miles before any oil or grease starts leaking and getting on the wrap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

This is really just a middle of the road cosmetic solution. I didn't see the need to spend the $$ to have it coated (It is just a basic driver, not a race car) and I didn't want to leave it looking like crap so this was the quick, easy, and inexpensive solution.