Transmission fluid change

[poindexter]

I would like to change the fillter and the fluid in the pan on my 2000 Towncar. It is a 4R70W transmission. I have changed fluids and filters on other cars in the past, but not in this Lincoln. The pan has a low area that I don't understand. It is sort of a semi-circle about 3/4" wide. This area hangs down 1" or so.
I don't want any supprises after removing the pan. I would appreciate any advice someone could offer on this project!

[Towncar]

On the inside of that "valley" is affixed the circular magnet that collects metal particles. In almost every one of these I've seen, the magnet adhesive isn't sufficient to hold it in place and needs to be re-glued.

[poindexter]

Steven,

What did you use to reglue the magnet? Also, does this transmission have a drain plug in the torque converter? Would you use an after market filter or stick with OEM?

[ltdltc]

Not sure on what is glue is used to put the magnet down. I'd imangine a reputable parts shop could tell you.

As for the filter any quality filter will do. Motorcraft parts are always over priced and similar parts to the same with for less money.

Example, I bought Motorcraft wires for about $140, when my next tune up came around I used Autolite wires and had no problems or adverse affects which only costed me $70.

[Towncar]

I used a small amount of Permetex RTV Blue due to it's strength against oil. Just have to make sure the gluing surfaces are super clean, then wipe the area with 99% alcohol as well, wouldn't want any silicone pieces wandering through the trans.

I don't use oem filters there or anywhere else for the same reasons as ltdltc. I also change the fluid in the trans every 30k miles, and use Lubegard red in mine.

Yes, there's a drainplug in the torque converter.

[poindexter]

Richard,

Beautiful Towncar! Don't do anything to change it's classic looks.

[ltdltc]

Originally Posted by poindexter

Richard,

Beautiful Towncar! Don't do anything to change it's classic looks.

HaHa, Thanks but that is a factory photograph.

Both my 92s did look like that though.

I have a 95 which has the same shape only smaller headlights.

As I've said before I prefer the 90-94 models.

[Lincoln_Lover]

Where are you located ltdltc?

Do you want to sell your 95, or any other town car?

I'm 20 and I've liked lincolns since I was 5 years old.

I'm going through school for engineering right now and don't have tonnes of $$. But if it's a low price maybe we can talk.

Thanks,
JR

[Lincoln_Lover]

Berlin MA....sorry

[ltdltc]

Originally Posted by Lincoln_Lover

Do you want to sell your 95, or any other town car?

I'm 20 and I've liked lincolns since I was 5 years old.

But if it's a low price maybe we can talk.

Thanks,
JR

I have only one, those ones listed were previous cars.

I have been thinking in the past 6 months of selling it, but have not made a final decision.....

[drcoffee]

This is an old thread but You shouldn't glue the magnet in place. The pan is steel and it will stick without it. If you get any adhesive break lose it will ruin your transmission. Most newer cars have gotten away from paper filters and gone to a screen filter instead so there is no reason to drop the pan. If you want to add a filter, check out "Magnefine" inline filters. For changing fluids on the transmission, don't use a machine to flush it. The flushing machine forces the fluids backwards thru the trans and will cause more problems than it solves. Here is a youtube link for a DIY flush and it works with your trans instead of against it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsdPAadc9fY

This fellow is working on a Honda but the procedure is the same. What I do different is to only pump out 2 Qts out, shut off engine and then refill with 2 Qts. repeat until fluid exiting is clean.