I just got the auto tranny form the guy who sold me his 1983 TransAm and was wondering what would be a good idea of how to clean it. Apparently there was a leak and oil spilled all over the tranny. So should I put cleaner on it and then power wash it or what?

 

Yup, that works well.

Just make sure you cover all the holes that lead into it; where the drive shaft goes, the torque converter, TV cable, cooler lines, etc.

 

ok sounds good but what kind of cleaner should I use? Will a place like Schucks have tranny cleaner?

 

Gunk "Engine Bright" or the equivalent, maybe a store brand which might be alot cheaper... basically diesel fuel in a spray can.

 

Go to the coin wash, make sure guys who own the thing arn't around, soak in engine brite or similar degreaser, and spray the thing

 

I used kerosene on my 700r4. it had 17 years of crust and dirt on it and it came out lookin practically new.

 

Cool thanks guys. I think I will go power wash it.

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