October 2011 Techline - Tech Questions - Four Wheeler Magazine
A You didn’t say what model Jeep you had, but all transmissions have vents to allow heat-caused pressure buildup to vent. If you have driven through deep water when the transmission was on the hot side, then as the trans cooled, it possibly could have sucked in some water if the water level was above the vent line. As transmission fluid flows through it, the surrounding water cools the fluid before it is sent back to the transmission. If one had a leak in the transmission cooler, it’s possible for the exchange of fluid both ways—that is, ATF could get into the radiator as well as coolant getting into the transmission. Coolant (water) in the ATF is harder to distinguish. Heat the pan on your stove, and any water will start to sizzle when it reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Brake-Bleeding Old Bronco IIs and Rangers. Q I have a Bronco II on which I just did a clutch replacement, including a new hydraulic slave cylinder. New York, NY. A You’re actually in luck because my research showed a tech bulletin by the Schaeffler Group, which makes LUK clutches that deal with 1984-98 Ford Aerostar, Bronco II, Explorer, and Ranger, as well as Mazda B2300, B3000, B4000, and... Source: www.fourwheeler.com
