well yet another problem, last night while i was driving my transline blewout (the top one going into the radiator) leaving me stranded on the side of the road

so today i will be filling it back up (from the looks of it i think i lost atleast a couple quarts) and reconnecting the transline

but now i don't know what the extent of the damage or what it could be messed up with my tranny, the only good thing i could think of it that it was only the top line that came loose meaning there is still some fluid in the trans so hopefully it didn't burn up. and i stopped immediately after i noticed i had no power.

do you think my tranny will survive? any input would be great

i'm hoping with some luck the POS will live to see another day

 

Hello Green 850,

As to what caused the blowout, I am not sure. Was the coolant at proper level?

I would try replacing the O-ring, seal ring & the metal clamp at the connection. Make sure to refill the tranny with Dexron-III/Mercon. Check the tranny fluid as follows:

HOW TO CHECK FOR TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL:
1. Drive your car for 15-20 minutes. This allows the fluid to reach normal operating temp.
2. Park your car with the engine running, set the parking brake fully and chock wheels.
3. With your foot firmly on the brake pedal, go through each "detent" of the shifter, starting from "P", and stay in each gear for 2-3 seconds. The sequence is: P-R-N-D-3-L-3-D-N-R-P.
4. Open the hood, pull out the transmission fluid dipstick, wipe clean with lint-free cloth (NEVER get even a tiny piece of foreign object fall into the dipstick tube).
5. Insert the dipstick, then pull it out again. If the fluid level is correct, it should be within the "HOT" mark orbetween 2 lines. There may be 2 different level marks on each side of the dipstick, and you want to use the "HOT" or "Warm" side, whichever shows higher level. When you do this, be careful not to burn yourself as there are some hot engine components around the dipstick.

If the fluid is low, add just enough fluid to bring the level up to "HOT" or between the 2 lines. Add fluid through the dipstick tube; a funnel with extension hose is very helpful for adding fluid. There are a few different transmission fluids available, and the one specified for 850 is "Dexron-III/Mercon".A quart is about $2-$4 I believe. There are many brands, but as long as the label on the bottle says "Dexron-III/Mercon", you can use any name-brand's product.

*Since you know you've lost about 2 quarts of fluid, you may want to fill it with at least 1.5 qts before driving and then add little by little.

Will wait for your update.


JPN

 

I think you lost more than 2 quarts. To have noticed slipping in the tranny you would have lost at least a gallon.

 

well it took about 4 quarts of fluidto reach full, and as far as i can tell it is acting normal


as far as the clamps, the old metal ones blew out (the o ring is fine) but ontop on the existing clamp i added a stainless steel vice clamp, the kind you tighten with a screw driver ( i replaced the bottom one too). so hopefully i can say problem solved what do you guys think

 

Sounds Good!! Oh...by the way 4 quarts is a Gallon.

 

That's exactly what I did on my 850; installing stainless-steel clamps over the factory clamps.

Your tranny was lucky that you took the correct action immediately.


JPN

 

i'm just currious as to how long it will survive


i'll give my car one thing, it's a survivor

 

The car should be fine since you stop as soon as you noticed the problem.

 

this is good to hear

thanks guys


i can't wait for this car to crap out so i can get my IS300

 

Hi Green 850,

As Johnny has noted, the gearbox should be fine.

>i can't wait for this car to crap out so i can get my IS300
Be warned, 850s are noted to go over 200,000 or even 300,000 miles.

Yes some Lexus are really nice, I noticed that newer models seem to come with a bunch of new technologies. I personally like the license plate illumination, which is white LEDs with very slight hint of blue. Or, you may also want to consider the LS600hL? It comes with 8-speed gearbox and the tag is only about $104,000, affordable to just about anyone-who prints money in their basement[8D].

TLC your 850 while you save for your future machine.


JPN

 

yeah i'm probably pushing 200,000 it's stuck at 156,500 and has been for a couple years


an IS300 is my dream car

 

IS300 does look nice (except the price tag). I checked Lexus's Japanese web (lexus.jp) too and there seem to betwo IS models; IS250 & 350, did not see 300.


JPN

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alright well the trany survived that ordeal and since then i have had to replace the altinator (sh*t never ends)

but anyways i figured i wouldn't start a new topic regarding the pcv system, but it is about time i tackle mine. my 850 is pushing oil out of everywhere and has to be clogged (allot of smoke coming out of dipstick), and i'm hoping if i can replace this the presure will back down and the leaks will slow down or stop.
my question is, should i really attempt to tackle this myself?
from what i've read there seems to be mixed answers
also what do i need to do it? also from what i've read i should but some o-rings and intake gasket

i plan on buying the whole kit, and anything i need. i want to do this right,so if anyone can give me some final word on what i should do that would be great.

i'm at school right now, but i'll be back on later

thanks again

 

>if anyone can give me some final word on what i should do that would be great.

Final word.


JPN

 

Yes, tackle it yourself. Definitely. Like I said in another post, if you can assemble a Chinese bicycle without instructions, then you can definitely do PCV maintenance with the info available on this forum.

 

Sorry, just kidding (my sense of humor has been permanently damaged thanks to J@p@nese citizens[8D]).

>(sh*t never ends)
Welcome to the club.

>my question is, should i really attempt to tackle this myself?
It is well within the capability of home mechanics, but you have to pay attention to detail, and most importantly, do not rush to finish the task, take you time on every first-time task. Read a service manual/instruction first, take a look at the actual components, and if you feel comfortable, attack it (a digital camera would be of great help). If you don't feel comfortable, however, let pro do it for you.

You will need a basic set of socket tools (1/4 & 3/8 drive metric sets, short & long sockets, extension bars, universal joints, a pair of pliers, screwdrivers, brass scraper if available or Scotch-Brite to clean the intake manifold gasket, be sure not toscore the mating surfaces). If you plan to do some routine work on your future cars too, I strongly recommend that you buy a basic set of metric tools at Sears Craftsman (remember, Lexus cars also come with metric fasteners). Craftsman tools have improved noticeably in the last few years, with generous lifetime warranty, and has become a real threat to Snap-on (except Snap-on still seems more durable).

Yes, you will need to undo the intake manifold, and when you reinstall it, you'll need a new gasket for it. Also, I would replace all rubber parts related to the PCV system (I believe most of them come as a kit from a vendor such as FCP Groton):
http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850oiltrap.htm
http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850oiltrapturbo.htm
http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvoeng850engine.htm

Now, the confusion is that someone has noted that the illustrations at Groton are switched backward (NA listed as Turbo and Turbo listed as NA), so if you decide to buy a kit from them, call them and make sure that you get the right kit. Also, there are two different intake manifold gaskets, so be sure to order the right gasket for your car. Should you decide to order parts but want to have a shop do the work for you, be sure that the shop accepts parts from customers.

I hope this helps.


JPN

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are the images you posted the ones for my n/a 1995 volvo 850glt?
or just an idea of what it would look like?

if anyone else has any hints or tips please feel free to post them. I'm positive i have every tool i could need, and if i can swap out my whole door (picked up a scap door with not even a window in it, absolutelty nothing but the door itslef) by myself I feel like i could tacke this as well with just a little patience.

thanks for the replys i'm going to be ordering the kit soon

 

>are the images you posted the ones for my n/a 1995 Volvo GLT?
>or just an idea of what it would look like?

One is for NA, another is for Turbo for the PCV kit.

As to the intake gaskets, they depend on the model year as well. Follow the URL links I've provided in my previous post and check to see if you can find the parts that match your car; they are only one click (or two?) away.


JPN