Drain plug to auto transmission.

[Stav]

Guys I know that the AU transmission has no dipstick but I dont believe the filter had to be changed all the time. Id like to get a plug welded into the pan so I can just drain it and refill it .I cant be bothered to drop the pan each time as it is a pain in the butt.
Has anyone done this?

[ratter]

I think it's B&M that do a trans plug kit, but you will have to remove the pan to get it fitted

[Stav]

Thats fine.I was thinking I may be able to weld a nut inside and have a bolt with washer outside.Undo the bolt ,refill the plug and voila..dont have to muck around in future with removing the pan every time.

[beaky41]

im not thinking too well 2 nite but couldnt you do it at the oil cooler line

[Stav]

Originally Posted by beaky41

im not thinking too well 2 nite but couldnt you do it at the oil cooler line

To drain most of the fluid without running the car I think the pan is the best place.

[beaky41]

you only get about 1/2 by dropping pan rest is in the convertor

[xr8 007]

Then how do you get rid of it properly then? Is it a pain to take the convertor out?

[bodes-sh]

uh yeah...you have to take the transmission off to get the convertor out

[beaky41]

get a transmission flush any good trans place can do it

[gregaust]

Use a normal falcon sump plug and fibre washer which is 1/2" UNF thread ,drill hole and weld a 1/2" UNF nut inside the pan.Done plenty this way

[xr8ute]

A drain plug in the auto pan would certainly be handy...

Dropping the pan is a PITA

[JC]

Couldn't you use a pump to drain it from the filler hole? Either hand or drill operated would work, maybe.....?

[xr8ute]

I've only ever been able to get a litre or two out using a handpump. The insides of the transmission stop the tube/hose from getting anywhere near the bottomof the pan.