JQmile

Allright guys, this looks like what I am facing....

As far as right now I am looking at taking the transmission out, and replacing the plug with one of Keating's bolt-in plate plugs....

This sound like the best option?

huntinguy

Yea that'd work. Or you could just put a new plug in and put on a electric water pump.
When you turn lots of rpm's the water pump presurizes the system and that's why the plugs blow.

JQmile

I didn't mean to turn that many rpm I was racing some punk in a BMW and forgot to shift into OD

Onemoparnut

I hope you won the race atleast.

soggy

Or a bypass.

wannadiesel

x2 if it fits the budget. Keeps 5&6 cooler as well as preventing a blowout.

fireman1073

where would this bypass be plumbed (inlet>outlet)?

mmm gonna check the sticky

JQmile

Anybody do this without pulling the trans?

1STGENFARMBOY

well you must have been messin with him unless he knew who you were, cause i don't think a kid in a bmw would just pick a race with an old junker truck.

Dar

BC847

I replaced mine with one of those covers that has the fitting that would normally be run to the optional air compressor. I instead run it to the transmission heat exchanger.

wannadiesel

^ that's the bypass I mentioned.

RonA

I recommend unscrewing the radiator cap, driving another truck under the cap and tighten. Depending on the condition of the radiator cap of course. My new pump shipped today, will be ready for that p-pump vrs VE grudge match soon. Hurry up and get yours fixed.

JQmile

I'll just pour some Slick 50 on your tires when you're not looking, Ron.

RonA

When mine blew at Ponci's even a couple of years ago, Brad was able to drop the back end of the tranny down enough on the rack to drive in a new one and bolt in a retaining strap. Saved a bit of time not having to unbolt the tranny.

JQmile

We have a lift at work, so I may give it a shot...thanks for the tip!