DeTomaso Mailing List: August 97, Message #100
     



From: Andy DiFatta <cdifatta@snet.net>

Subject: Re: fluid capacitY ?

Date: Sun, 03 Aug 1997 19:16:08 -0400



William King wrote:

> 

> Hi All,

> 

> Can anyone tell me what the (cold) cooling system capacity is ?

> And, did the early ZFs fill thru the side hole or that little

> plug on the top with the square head ?

> 

> TIA,

> W





The ZF in my 1972 did not have the filler plug on top.  I eventually

learned that the filler plug on the side works great.  If your ZF is

like many of the ones I've seen, the side filler plug also lets you know

that you have poured enough fluid into the case.  Once the fluid reaches

the plug area and begins to drip out, you know you have put the right

amount of fluid in the transmission.



After you  replace the plug cap.  Drive the car a few minutes and then

repeat the process.  It may take this second filling to make sure the

fluids are at the right level and disbursed thoughout the transmission.



I found a small funnel a with plastic hose attached made the pouring

process easy.



Good luck,



Andy DiFatta



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