T-9 cover modified w filler cap

[jlumba81]

I decided to follow the advice of a fellow 7 owner to install a filler cap on the T-9 cover.

Filler cap off amazon.com for $35

Filler cap placement on trans cover

Pilot hole drilled

Need a better hole saw but it got the work done

Cleaned up the hole and prepped area for welding

[jlumba81]

Magnet to hold filler cap bung in place

I need more practice its a bit messy but it works.

Filler cap fitted to bung

Rattlecan black for rust prevention

[jlumba81]

While I was at it I cut down a 10mm allen fit the transmission fill plug.

Paper gasket for the trans cover broke in half.

Used some axle rtv that was lying around to make a seal

Trans cover reinstalled. Two rear bolts are a PITA. Also don't forget to keep track of all bolts when removing the cover. I counted 9 and thought I dropped one in the trans, but found it on the side of the transmission.

Using pump siphon to remove the old fluid. Made a mistake and put redline 75w-90 GL-5 oil and had to remove it. Ended up buying some royal purple 75w-90 oil GL-4, GL-5 rating until the proper GL-4 oil arrives next week.

[lancylad]

good thread, why didn't I think of that!!! Another mod I will have to do..

[athens7]

Well done-I've had computer difficulties and haven't been able to post, but your solution is the same as mine, with the only difference being I used a bung the same size as an o2 sensor thread. While you're at it, now is a good time to cut a metal rod to length for a dipstick and mark the fluid level; it will make maintenance easier.

[Ross]

Good modification...thanks for your article.

which item? Part number, manufacturer on Amazon.com? Dont see a filler cap bung in any

of the adds? Bob

[jlumba81]

I used a Pro-werks C73-750 2" Black Aluminum Fill Cap with Steel Weld Bung. They have a few other sizes. I believe I used 'weld bung' when searching amazon.

 

athens7-

Thanks for reminding me. I think I'll make a dipstick when I replace my leaking speedogear oil seal and my fuel filter. I ended up getting the fill cap instead of an o2 bung because I'd have to order an o2 online and I wanted something w a bigger opening.