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Re: Velvet Drive

Posted By: Mack
Date: Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 8:58 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Velvet Drive (Paul J)

First, you need to find out were the fluid is going. Tran cooler is a very likely source. As far as parts go, they are relatively inexpensive ($100 +/-).

As far as damage goes, I had my tran coolers replaced over the winter. The mechanic forgot to re-fill (and I forgot to check the level of) the tran fluid after he was finished. I got about 15 seconds of reverse gear trying to pull out of the slip. Filled her up with fluid and no problems after that. I posed a similar question on this board to find out if I might have done any damage. Turns out that worst case scenario is that I may have scored a few parts. However, Doug C. pointed out that he lost all his fluid while cruising at 25 kts. one day (blew tran cooler) about 2 years ago. Replaced cooler and filled up...no problems since then. I have been told by several mechanics that you really have to abuse a velvet drive in order to damage it.

Hope this helps.

Mack.

Messages In This Thread

Velvet Drive
Paul J -- Monday, 20 June 2005, at 5:00 p.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
Paul Haggett -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 6:20 a.m.

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ken waters -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 7:37 a.m.

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Paul J -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 8:35 a.m.

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Mike Dolan -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 8:53 a.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
skyking -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 11:06 a.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
Mack -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 8:58 a.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
Paul J -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 9:13 a.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
Matt Wadsworth -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 10:09 a.m.

Re: Velvet Drive
Mike Dolan -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 1:01 p.m.

Re: Velvet Drive PAUL
ken waters -- Tuesday, 21 June 2005, at 3:34 p.m.