Ring gear problem

79star · September 27, 2014, 03:18:15 PM

While removing my inoperable trans pump, I noticed the ring gear rivets and ring gear are loose. They will move 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Any thoughts on the subject??? Could I use hardened and shouldered grade 8 bolts??? Yikes

Bob · September 28, 2014, 01:37:24 AM

I would think so. Put some loctite on them. Did you get the oil pump fixed?

79star · September 28, 2014, 03:10:15 AM

No not yet. haven't had time to take it apart. Looks complicated from the outside.

Bob · September 29, 2014, 01:45:18 AM

Its not complicate. Quite simple. I might have an extra one if you end up needing one

Bob · September 29, 2014, 01:46:29 AM

Oh on the ring gear I was thinking. Just be sure the heads have enough room to clear everything!

79star · September 29, 2014, 03:40:32 AM

oil pump is pumping. took it out and cleaned it all up. Probably just needed a better prime, but now I know it looks ok inside. is there any way to make sure it's pumping once the trans cover is back in place?

Blake Malkamaki · September 29, 2014, 11:35:59 PM

Once you get everything back together, start it up with the cover off and see if the pump is pumping. If it takes a while to prime, I don't think it's going to hurt anything as long as there is oil all over everything to start with. If it does not prime, it may be sucking air through a loose fitting down below somewhere.

Bob · October 01, 2014, 01:05:05 AM

The FDEs actually have a pressure gauge on the oil filter. I know the Ds have an external filter, maybe you can rig up a gauge?