1984 Delta 88 automatic transmission

ztim · 09-08-2006, 04:24 PM

Ok...there is a drip of transmission fluid coming from, I think, the bolt head at the bottom of the "pan." It is right under the transmission. Is it a drain?

Is there a special gasket for that bolt? I was told there is a copper one and it may have been re-used.

Is the pan removable with no problem if the gasket just needs to be replaced? I mean, if I am going to change the fluid anyway I wouldn't want the guts to fall out.

Thanks again

Oldsfan · 09-09-2006, 05:44 AM

You could have any one of a number of transmissions in that car. Since I don't know what you have, I can't tell you if you've got a drain plug and gasket or not. And it's always possible that someone added one. You can remove the pan without fear. Nothing will fall out.

ztim · 09-09-2006, 09:19 AM

Thanks Oldsfan. I am not sure about the type of transmission, it is mated with a 307 V8.

Blk2001GAGT · 09-09-2006, 02:28 PM

Hmm, have to check mine and see which bolt you're talking about and will get back to you.

Anyway, I have been having a problem with my transmission. It will not shift to Reverse when the car is first started but will shift into Drive, 2 and 1 normally. However, after the car is driven (at least 3-4 miles) and then stopped, it shifts normal into Reverse. Just wondering what this sympton indicate and how big of a problem could it be down the road if not immediately remedied.

Thanks in advance for all info. I'm in the process of determining my transmission type but like yours, I have a 307 Vin Y engine.

Anyway, hope you don't mine if I posted this on your thread (instead of starting another one).

Oldsfan · 09-11-2006, 07:10 AM

Guys, there should be a label in the trunk on the underside of trunk lid, called an RPO or SPID label. All kinds of 3 digit codes on there. Transmission codes start with M. Send me your M codes and I can tell you what model trans you have.

Paul

ztim · 09-11-2006, 10:26 AM

The code for mine is MV9

Thanks

Oldsfan · 09-12-2006, 06:12 AM

MV9 is the code for a 200C - 3 speed, no overdrive. I do not see a drain plug in the pan. Somebody might have added one, which is good sign, because that means they drained the fluid regularly.

Paul

ztim · 09-12-2006, 09:41 AM

Thank you. I will see what comes out of it.

09-08-2006, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 229	1984 Delta 88 automatic transmission Ok...there is a drip of transmission fluid coming from, I think, the bolt head at the bottom of the "pan." It is right under the transmission. Is it a drain? Is there a special gasket for that bolt? I was told there is a copper one and it may have been re-used. Is the pan removable with no problem if the gasket just needs to be replaced? I mean, if I am going to change the fluid anyway I wouldn't want the guts to fall out. Thanks again

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09-09-2006, 05:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 424	You could have any one of a number of transmissions in that car. Since I don't know what you have, I can't tell you if you've got a drain plug and gasket or not. And it's always possible that someone added one. You can remove the pan without fear. Nothing will fall out.

09-09-2006, 09:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 229	Thanks Oldsfan. I am not sure about the type of transmission, it is mated with a 307 V8.

09-09-2006, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blk2001GAGT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	Hmm, have to check mine and see which bolt you're talking about and will get back to you. Anyway, I have been having a problem with my transmission. It will not shift to Reverse when the car is first started but will shift into Drive, 2 and 1 normally. However, after the car is driven (at least 3-4 miles) and then stopped, it shifts normal into Reverse. Just wondering what this sympton indicate and how big of a problem could it be down the road if not immediately remedied. Thanks in advance for all info. I'm in the process of determining my transmission type but like yours, I have a 307 Vin Y engine. Anyway, hope you don't mine if I posted this on your thread (instead of starting another one).

09-11-2006, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 424	Guys, there should be a label in the trunk on the underside of trunk lid, called an RPO or SPID label. All kinds of 3 digit codes on there. Transmission codes start with M. Send me your M codes and I can tell you what model trans you have. Paul

09-11-2006, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 229	The code for mine is MV9 Thanks

09-12-2006, 06:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 424	MV9 is the code for a 200C - 3 speed, no overdrive. I do not see a drain plug in the pan. Somebody might have added one, which is good sign, because that means they drained the fluid regularly. Paul

09-12-2006, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 229	Thank you. I will see what comes out of it.