[smit]

I was just wondering how to check the trans fluid level and if the cars is very fussy about the type of trans fluid used?

I have a 1969 and a 1986 but both seem to be the same.

Thanks in advance Smit

 

[smit]

I guess what I meen is do you fill up with the trans warm or cold and engine running or not?

 

[Leloarer]

you must fill up with the trans warm and engine running level on P ?
That's right for all automatic gearboxes. :wink:

 

[koenig]

Agree warm fluid for better check. Id also on an older change the fluid and buy this (company used for example only of item, not as a source for the kit). http://www.bentleyparts.com/PRD_ProductDetail.aspx?cid=263&prodid=3125&Product=RH10009-GEARBOX-SERVICE-KIT

Its the trans filter and a new seal. The above listed kit is for 1969 to 1980 Shadow's. The 1980 to 99 kit looks the same and even in price! Its one item thats missed in most cars for service and one that needs to be done.

 

[smit]

Agree warm fluid for better check. Id also on an older change the fluid and buy this (company used for example only of item, not as a source for the kit). http://www.bentleyparts.com/PRD_ProductDetail.aspx?cid=263&prodid=3125&Product=RH10009-GEARBOX-SERVICE-KIT

Its the trans filter and a new seal. The above listed kit is for 1969 to 1980 Shadow's. The 1980 to 99 kit looks the same and even in price! Its one item thats missed in most cars for service and one that needs to be done.

Good advice but a little late now

 

[koenig]

UN-less you've been talked into a rebuild. Its not too late. 9 times out of 10 the filter change, cures some leaks and also smooths improves shifting.

 

[Leloarer]

Agree warm fluid for better check. Id also on an older change the fluid and buy this (company used for example only of item, not as a source for the kit). http://www.bentleyparts.com/PRD_ProductDetail.aspx?cid=263&prodid=3125&Product=RH10009-GEARBOX-SERVICE-KIT

Its the trans filter and a new seal. The above listed kit is for 1969 to 1980 Shadow's. The 1980 to 99 kit looks the same and even in price! Its one item thats missed in most cars for service and one that needs to be done.

The same, but 10£ less

http://www.introcar.co.uk/acatalog/CHASSIS_NUMBERS_04483-42000_2241_2233.html

 

[bentleyman22]

Hi if you decide the box is US you can use a gm 400 out of a Jag and change some bits over if this helps