Easy Access to TKX Fill Port If Not Using Kit-Supplied Parking Brake

[gbranham]

I did a thing. 10 minute project, and it makes life a lot easier. I use a 500cc syringe with a flexible hose, so I can fill without jacking up the car. I realize I'll still need to get under the car to remove the drain plug, but this sure is easier access to remove the fill plug, and to fill the transmission.

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[i.e.427]

Fill thru the shifter. Pull the shifter from the top and stop when fluid starts coming out the fill plug on the side of the trans. Easy peasy.

[gbranham]

Fill thru the shifter. Pull the shifter from the top and stop when fluid starts coming out the fill plug on the side of the trans. Easy peasy.

I thought about that, but down the road when the car is completed and the trans tunnel cover is permanently affixed, I thought I might not have access to the shifter bolts very easily.

[JMD]

Love the out of the box thinking. Very practical. Things like this make the car uniquely yours and it's always satisfying to be the one who thought ahead to make a maintenance item easier in the future.

[gbranham]

Love the out of the box thinking. Very practical. Things like this make the car uniquely yours and it's always satisfying to be the one who thought ahead to make a maintenance item easier in the future.

For sure. I was getting ready to loosen the fill plug from above (don't have my trans tunnel top installed yet), and it was kind of awkward getting a ratchet on it. I thought, "hey, a hole in the side of the tunnel would make this easier", so I did it. It's definitely easier to get the fill plug out.

[cv2065]

You just need a Slippery Pete. You can fill from top, bottom, any angle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0853CNLYZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[gbranham]

You just need a Slippery Pete. You can fill from top, bottom, any angle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0853CNLYZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect! Ordered!

[tonywy]

Great idea, my 68 MGB GT has the dipstick fill on the top front center of the trans. tunnel underneath the dash. There is actually a plug there for access. Only trick, don't get the oil on / in your carpeting.

[Mike.Bray]

When I pulled my engine/trans recently I installed a plug (https://americanpowertrain.com/shop/transmissions/transmission-install-tool-and-seal-protector/) in the tailshaft so i wouldn't have to drain the fluid. And promptly knocked it out on the crossmember dumping most of the fluid onto the garage floor. Should have used duct tape.

For pulling/installing I like removing the shifter as it's just something to hang up going in or coming out. And as others mentioned that's an easy place to fill with fluid. I removed the plug on the side and watched until fluid started coming out (and into a catch pan). Getting the plug in or out form the bottom is very easy with a 3/8 ratchet. I don't have the manual e-brake installed so can't say if that would make a difference.