Sweet95LS400 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Well as some of you may be following, I changed my own transmission fluid yesterday. I also had ordered a new filter and pan gasket with the intention to change the filter and clean out the pan. Well I couldnt get the pan off after removing all of the bolts, I tried and tried. After not being able to get it, I decided to just leave it go and put the bolts back on and refill it. I figured I would do it another time when it wasnt 15 degrees outside. Well sure enough, this morning there is a nice spot in the driveway where the seal around the pan is leaking. I crawled back under there and while it was only a few drips of fluid, it sure made me mad. So I am going to take it to my mechanic tomorow (or at least try to get an appointment) and have him replace the filter and gasket. While its there I am going to have him change the differential fluid and fuel filter. I couldnt get the differential fill bolt out, it was in there so tight and I didnt have much room to work to get a strong grip on the wrench and the fuel filter I didnt even want to mess with because I dont want my house to explode with all of the gas that leaks out during the change. Anyway, I just wanted to share my frustration. If anyone is planning on changing their tranny filter, make sure you have enough time and lots of room. I figured for sure the gasket around the pan was still gonna be fine because I couldnt get the pan to budge. I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 How did you try to remove the pan? Mine came off fairly easily with a chisel and hammer. ;) Fighting with the dip stick was the worst part for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet95LS400 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I didnt get that agressive on it, I tried a razor to cut around the seal and then tapping it with a rubber mallet and pulling down on the pan. Didnt move at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I didnt get that agressive on it, I tried a razor to cut around the seal and then tapping it with a rubber mallet and pulling down on the pan. Didnt move at all. Yeah, a razor isn't going to do didly to it. You gotta beat on it, and she'll break free! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Ohhhh man, I think I hear the call for my air hammer!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet95LS400 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Yeah I must have just seperated it just a hair cause its leaking. haha Oh well, it goes in tomorow to get fixed. Good thing is I had already scheduled other service as well for the fuel filter and differential service. There just isnt enough room to work under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet95LS400 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 Got it all taken care of today. A lot of people here have been reporting they are unsure whether or not to replace the fuel filter or not. I did mine because I dont think it was ever replaced. I dont think it was plugged, but the car starts much faster now. Before it would crank for about 2-3 seconds, now it fires up as soon as you hit the key. Just a little tip for those looking for a little enhanced performance, couldnt hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenmore Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I'm getting ready to do this job also. I still need to find the sealant for the pan. In the Lexus manual, they show a special tool for getting the pan off. Looks like a large can opener. My understanding is that the tranny filter is a metal reusable type filter. Just clean it and reuse it. Is this accurate? glenmore 1990 LS400 1991 MBZ 300CE 2000 MBZ C280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansawyer Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 gelnmore after removing my filter I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to get "into" the filter to clean it properly. I probably could have soaked it in something, but honestly its just easier to get a new filter. My filter also came with a new gasket which is what I used instead of sealant. I also found it easier to remove the old sealant by using a wire brush. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leximus Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 My 91 has the fog light switch right next to the headlightswitch on the sterring column. I didn't think they changed much between 90 and 94?..? What's up with Bush and the UAE? Something's going on here....<_< Sorry, replied to the wrong post.... :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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