Quote Originally Posted by BIG-JIM View Post
The transmission dipstick is buried deep behind the headers so getting to it while the car is running to check it is fun. I have high temp gloves and a sleeve so they came in handy. I had to get creative when it came time to fill it. I used a small PVC tube and a squeeze bottle to fill it. It took 10 ounces. I just got back from a 25 mile jaunt and shifting was perfect the whole time. Nice and crisp. And the door didn't pop open on me so it was a good ride. I'd be lying if I told you I didn't think about it from time to time.
Was the trans just low on fluid Jim, or did you already swap out the trans? Sorry to hear of your issues. But, it definitely looks like you got your $30k worth by the looks of your car! I'm not far off from that price on my 40 and it is a quarter of the car you have! Congrats on the award. The RH door on my 40 would mysteriously pop open from time to time too. It's not a good deal when the person is leaning on it at all. Bear claws are in it's future too. Hopefully it's something simple in your case.