Entire shifter removal-Tranny fluid

ZoomZ · 06-30-2018, 07:47 PM

I just read 15 pages of DIY MT fluid change and not one person mentioned filling fluid from the shifter hole.

Now, it's maybe because it's impossible or too time consuming but I want to know why and is it even possible.

I used to own a D21 Pickup. This was the preferred method as we got the full 4 qts in. I understand the 240SX and classic Z's are approachable this way as well. Not to mention very easy and clean.

From looks of things, the shift boot may not come up high enough without removing the knob.

If it does, we may get enough access to remove 4 bolts holding down the inner rubber boot and tunnel cover plate.

Once we get that far, if all Nissan MT are the same, it's a matter of removing a snap ring and removing entire shifter from transmission. This will reveal the guts of the transmission and a great big hole to pour EXACTLY 3 qts of MT-85.

Any experiences?

zz

ZoomZ · 06-30-2018, 07:50 PM

oh and if anyone has a picture of the FSM showing the parts breakdown, that would be appreciated.

Rusty · 06-30-2018, 09:14 PM

Can't be done. The shifter sits on a bracket. It moves a rod that goes through the tranny housing horizontally. The other trannys you talk about. If you remove the shifter. You can look down into the tranny. You can't do that with the Z tranny.

Spooler · 06-30-2018, 10:38 PM

LOL, that is the very very old school way.

ZoomZ · 07-01-2018, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, that is the very very old school way.

The best way.

ZoomZ · 07-01-2018, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Can't be done. The shifter sits on a bracket. It moves a rod that goes through the tranny housing horizontally. The other trannys you talk about. If you remove the shifter. You can look down into the tranny. You can't do that with the Z tranny.

Now that I see more videos and pictures of the Z tranny, it looks that way. I would have figured it out if I had the parts diagram. Thanks for the enlightenment.

Spooler · 07-01-2018, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoomZ

The best way.

Ah, Noop. This is not a Dodge truck with a Getragged tranny that needs extra
fluid to live. Just use the drain and fill plugs on the tranny with the proper fluid. It will be fine.

06-30-2018, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 714 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40312	Entire shifter removal-Tranny fluid I just read 15 pages of DIY MT fluid change and not one person mentioned filling fluid from the shifter hole. Now, it's maybe because it's impossible or too time consuming but I want to know why and is it even possible. I used to own a D21 Pickup. This was the preferred method as we got the full 4 qts in. I understand the 240SX and classic Z's are approachable this way as well. Not to mention very easy and clean. From looks of things, the shift boot may not come up high enough without removing the knob. If it does, we may get enough access to remove 4 bolts holding down the inner rubber boot and tunnel cover plate. Once we get that far, if all Nissan MT are the same, it's a matter of removing a snap ring and removing entire shifter from transmission. This will reveal the guts of the transmission and a great big hole to pour EXACTLY 3 qts of MT-85. Any experiences? zz Last edited by ZoomZ; 06-30-2018 at 07:49 PM.

06-30-2018, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,861 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Can't be done. The shifter sits on a bracket. It moves a rod that goes through the tranny housing horizontally. The other trannys you talk about. If you remove the shifter. You can look down into the tranny. You can't do that with the Z tranny. ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-30-2018, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	LOL, that is the very very old school way. ZoomZ and ZontheRocks like this.

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06-30-2018, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 714 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40312	oh and if anyone has a picture of the FSM showing the parts breakdown, that would be appreciated.