[alfa] Spider engine removal and replacement

["Korolyshyn, Dan Mr. DAC DPW ENGR RESOURCE MGMT BR" <Dan.Korolyshyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jon,

Replacing the trans oil every 15,000 miles is a normal
maintenance item which you should be doing, so save yourself
the trouble of putting oil in the trans with possible spillage
during installation and use one of many methods to refill your
trans after the installation is done.  Then when you need to 
do your regular maintenance you will be prepared with what to
do.  I have used various techniques including just squeezing the
plastic bottle, but the best method is to use one of those siphon
pumps.

Dan K.

>Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 15:40:57 -0800
>From: Jon Pike <jhpike@domain.elided>
>Subject: [alfa] Spider engine removal and replacement

>Quick one to those who have done both.   I'm nearing putting mine back 
>in (yeeehaw!) and
>am wondering if you have the transmission full of oil,  how much will 
>come running out the vents and
>shift lever hole when you tilt it down to go back in?

>I drained mine when it came out,  thinking it might do that,  and since 
>I had no inner boot, it probably was a good idea.  But,  with a good new 
>boot,  and taping off the vent holes, would there be much problem?

>A buddy mentioned it would be a lot easier filling the trans before it 
>ends up under the car,  and I see his point.   But,  if it's hard not to 
>pour a cup or two all over the floor, (and probably me, under the car 
>steering the trans end)  I'll work out a way to fill it in place instead...

>Jon and Marcia
>77 Spider
>Irvine CA

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