Re: [DML] Tranny Filters

[wingd2@xxxx]

Bob, I assume you're directing this at me, since I did attend the BCU show in 
Chicago this past weekend and I did speak with one of the "D" guys about auto 
tranny's.

Like all rumors that have been told over and over, the answer is: Yes and 
No.

What we've found on about a half dozen auto tranny's we've worked on is: 
the filter is very restrictive, even new, almost to the point of starving the 
tranny for fluid during normal operation. We do have a few tranny's 
currently running without filters installed and, to date, they have performed 
very well, especially for automatic Deloreans. These cars have only been 
running for a couple of years so, at present we do not have any long term 
info concerning possible additional wear.
As far as just changing the fluid more often to offset not having a 
filter, that's NOT the case. These owners realize there is a risk of 
additional wear and / or possible damage involved in not having a filter 
installed. The "performance vs wear" thing is a trade off which involves 
some risk, and each owner must decide for themselves if they want to accept 
this risk.
I was only passing along information we have gained thru personal 
experiences working with these cars. Each owner must decide for themselves 
what to do with this information and what risks they want to accept in using 
this information.

You've probably played with auto tranny's as much as anyone has, 
especially with the setup you've got in your BTTF car. What is your 
experience with this ? 

Marty


<< I heard a rumor at the BCD. Someone was crediting you with claiming that
removing the filter in the automatic transmission, improves its
performance.? You just have to change the oil more often. Is this true?

bob Brandys
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