Just got done first 20min drive on newly rebuilt A4LD....heat???

[geck0]

I just got back from driving my 86 b2 with a A4LD freshly rebuilt by myself (first one but I am an automotive Machinist by trade and had the rebuild info from on here and other sites). So either way...It drove decent but then again I didnt' go above 35mph and it idled for about 10 min before I took her out. When I got back and 30 min run time the trans pan was very warm/hot to the touch. I could keep my hand on it but it was rather hot... It seems a bit much for such a short drive. Does anyone know what the operating temp is for these transmissions and or pan temp if i used an infrared thermo? I have 300+ parts in this trans and alot of time so I'd prefer not to damage it. Also what is the total fill amount from COMPLETELY EMPTY trans & torque convert.? Thanks in advance all!

 

[4.0B2]

does it have an trans oil cooler on it?
idk, they warm up pretty quickly.. i'd say its normal. but idk for sure

 

[b2rich]

in the tech forum i found this..
9. Add 3-quarts (5-6 quarts if the torque convener was drained) of fluid to the transmission through the filler tube.

 

[Earl43P]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179884

Read post #31, if nothing else.

 

[geck0]

yes it has 8 quarts in it as of now. and it DOES have a pretty good size cooler on it.

 

[4.0B2]

then i wouldn't worry about anything..
or if you want- add a gauge to it and see what its showing

 

[adsm08]

Operating temp for most autos is about 185-210* F. Warm or hot to the touch but able to keep your hand on it sounds about normal to me.

 

[geck0]

the pan is sitting between 165 to 189 drivers side the cooler exhaust is on passenger. went for a 15 mile drive. Seems to drive ok no more shudder however it shifting funny first doesn't seem to want to shift once it got warmed up. and when i shift 1 to 2 to drive seems to not shift into second....bah! frustrating!

 

[geck0]

it's still drivable.

 

[geck0]

incase this issue continues anybody know of a good place to get a rebuilt valve body for an 86 first gen trans?