anthrax323
NAXJA Forum User
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- San Antonio, TX
Hey all,
I've searched up and down but haven't found anything on this particular topic...
Early AW4's had a drilled/tapped temp sensor port just forward of the hot fluid line that was commonly fitted with a sensor in Toyota applications. Although no sensor was fitted on XJs, owners simply need to pull the bolt out and slap in a sensor of the appropriate thread and they're ready to rock.
Given that mine's a 2001 model, said hole is not drilled or tapped, although it is still part of the housing casting (seen here).
I have the transmission and T-case pulled for some cleanup and light work (new seals, etc), and was debating pulling the pump in order to replace whatever O-rings and seals are reasonably easily accessible (it has 240k on it, but was shifting rock-solid prior to being parked).
If I pull the pump (and possibly the bellhousing), and take EXTREME care to protect the transmission internals from bits of aluminum, would it be feasible for me to drill and tap this location? Or did internal assemblies/structures change over the years that led to Aisin-Warner deeming said port unusable? It looks like I should be able to get to the back side of it simply removing the pump, but would love to know more before doing anything stupid.
Thanks in advance.
I've searched up and down but haven't found anything on this particular topic...
Early AW4's had a drilled/tapped temp sensor port just forward of the hot fluid line that was commonly fitted with a sensor in Toyota applications. Although no sensor was fitted on XJs, owners simply need to pull the bolt out and slap in a sensor of the appropriate thread and they're ready to rock.
Given that mine's a 2001 model, said hole is not drilled or tapped, although it is still part of the housing casting (seen here).
I have the transmission and T-case pulled for some cleanup and light work (new seals, etc), and was debating pulling the pump in order to replace whatever O-rings and seals are reasonably easily accessible (it has 240k on it, but was shifting rock-solid prior to being parked).
If I pull the pump (and possibly the bellhousing), and take EXTREME care to protect the transmission internals from bits of aluminum, would it be feasible for me to drill and tap this location? Or did internal assemblies/structures change over the years that led to Aisin-Warner deeming said port unusable? It looks like I should be able to get to the back side of it simply removing the pump, but would love to know more before doing anything stupid.
Thanks in advance.