Does anyone know where the transmission drain plug is on an 87 2.8 mfi ?

 

what trany? auto trans doesnt have one. you have to take the pan off to drain. fun huh. i picked up a pan with a drain plug installed.

 

Thank You. Thats the the answer I was hoping not to hear. What if I disconnect the cooling hose into the radiator and run it out as i poor new in is this possible or am I asking for trouble?

 

asking for trouble. so long as your carfull taking pan off spillage will not be to bad.

 

If you are talking about the transmission oil cooler line, make sure you disconnect the one going toward the radiator, at the radiator end. Let the engine idle with transmission in park. The fluid will shoot out pretty fast, so be ready to collect it. When it stops flowing, turn off engine and re-connect the line. Refill transmission & check level with transmission warm and engine running. This procedure will also pump out the torque converter, so you will need a few extra quarts of tranny fluid. One problem, you still have to drop the tranny oil pan in order to change the filter.

 

is my understanding that running a trany dry is not good for it. especially an older trany. i didnt get to auto trans in school. had to quit to take over the family bussiness. anyways pete is better schooled so will bow to his wisdom. thanks pete

 

Thank You Very very Much

 

Just make sure to turn the engine off as soon as the oil stops flowing. The tranny can run empty for a few minutes (enough to shut the engine off) without damage, as an oil film is still coating the moving parts.