Wrong trans filter and one more question

[Traian]

Thanks for the reassurance hehe Hopefully they'll have some time to squeeze me in tomorrow and look at both things. I kind of figure it must be impossible to have fitted the wrong filter, don't they have different mounting? But it's still odd because I was strongly under the impression that the noise I'm having is characteristic of an aftermarket filter/gasket. If it is a valve body problem I guess I would contact Kirt Koeller for a rebuild, but I'd like someone to tell me first what it is! This indy told me last time that they don't even do reuilds for the 5HP30 - too expensive - they just look for new transmissions

[632 Regal]

the aftermarket trans filters dont seal the filter to the pickup tube which causes air to be sucked and causes the pump noises.

The valve body rebuild can be done yourself, or he can send one already rebuilt with a core charge til he gets it. The valvebody upgrade should be done weather you have problems or not. I dont concider it blind heart surgery and it is do-able even with someone with limited experience...follow the directions.

Basicly, the whirring is simply air sucking in.

[Traian]

Well, they checked it out at the shop and apparently they put the right filter in but just marked it incorrectly on the invoice...or something. Anyway, he gave me a part number from their records for what was taken out of stock and installed just so I could confirm it myself (24341422419), which does indeed correspond to a OEM filter for the 5HP30.

I also asked them to check the fluid level while they're at it (auto boxes are like black magic to me haha) and that checked out fine also. Then a young fellow who works there came for a ride, gave it some gas, heard the whirring/whining and said 'it's not the transmission, I don't know what it is, just keep an eye on it.' So now I'm keeping an eye on it...

I think the valve body suggestion is not a bad one at all, besides the noise I am definitely experiencing valve body issues, but no slipping or any other nasties. I will call up and check with another shop and with the trans man about it. I might save up the money and go for a complete kit because I am prone to messing up easy repairs hehe.

[Traian]

Solved the coolant issue too hehe, they took out the little drain plug stub and I flushed the fluid and replaced it with 50/50 water/ blue goodness. What a messy sob that job is! Didn't take pics but if anyone wants any tips let me know! Btw, Jeff, I read your old posts and decided to do what you did and not even bother with the driver's side drain plug (on the block) and it worked well for me as well. I got about 12L out in total, or a bit more.

In my excitement I forgot to look up and figure out the casting number though, so I still don't know if I have Nikasil or Alusil!