Id like to start off by saying how much I HATE lip seals. Working on getting the forward clutch piston in and taking it slow. Got it in and, of course, when I withdrew my seal installer tool part of the outer lip seal came out behind it. I got so discusted that I got the old one back out and used that one instead. Looked to be in good shape and the lip measured to within a thousanth or two of the 'new' one I had from the low buck seal and Alto friction kit.

The 3-4, forward, and overrun pressure checked ok but now that Im not so angry Im thinking of maybe going back in and trying again with another new seal. Should I even really bother, though? Im only planning on keeping the car and this transmission for another year or so before I scrap it so longevity really isnt in the picture at the moment. OTOT it has really cheesy parts in it so it sort of seems like polishing a turd. I guess what Im really saying is that I dont feel like messing with it anymore.

I should have done what I did with the reverse input piston. Even after an hour of messing around with a seal installation tool it wouldnt go in for anything. Waxed dixie cup, paper plate cut into strips to go around the outside, and some vasiline and the thing practically installed itself. Figures...

 

"disgusted"



I'm sorry... I have nothing useful to contribute.

 

Are you using a little twist when you go in that always seems to work for me....... but then there were the days you had to walk away before ya broke something

 

I mustve tried everything to get that reverse input piston to go in. Its sort of ironic how well some basic household items worked compared to a set of snap-on seal installation tools. It went in so easy I was about ready to cry.

As for the seal, Im kinda thinking I should as the car wont go forward to well without the forward clutches engaged. G&#248d I REALLY dont feel like messing with the input assy. again.

 

If the original seal is fairly soft & in good shape, then you're ok.