Hey folks,

Thanks so much for the great introduction to the forums on my previous post. I've been servicing my 83 280zx for a bit now and I have a quick question.

Is it normal for the stick shift in a 83 280zx to get hot? or really warm?

I may need to flush the transmission fluid out of the car. I know that there are two plugs at the base of the transmission (a drain and refill bolt).

Would there be anything else I would need to change and look at? such as filters for the transmission? I'm not really a tranny guy, but I don't want to fork $200 just yet for a full tranny flushing at some shop.

Also, any recommendations on tranny fluid from your guys' experience?

 

you got a slush box or a fivespeed. manual trannies don't have filters. always be sure to take the fill plug out first. it is hell to drain it and then can't fill it cause you can't get the plug out. if gear shift getting really hot you might look for an exhaust leak. I use Red line in all my z's and it will make even a sticky tranny shift better. if you got a five speed and someone is trying to sell you a tranny flush see if you have a 2/0 fish hook hanging out the side of your mouth.

 

What is the consistency or type of gear oil I need for my transmission?
I bought a pump to manually pump the tranny/gear oil into the transmission, so all I have to do now is drain it and refill it using the pump.

 

Is it an auto or manual????

 

Manual transmission.

 

Have you pulled the center console to make sure the rubber underboot is tight? Have you checked the heat shield? Have you checked for an exhaust leak?

Just an FYI... transmissions get hot... that's the reality here people.

 

Just use regular gear oil. The filler plug is on the side of the trans not the bottom and sometimes can be really hard to get off

 

yup they get hot, mine gets to the point that i cant touch it. being i have a high cr engine and large exhaust, the temps under there are very high. especially on a long trip in the hills or at autox

 

Redline MT90