Pressure washing the Transmission???

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09-09-12, 05:13 PM

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Pressure washing the Transmission???

Since I've got it out, I want to pressure wash it. Any harm to the electrical connectors? I'll leave the axles installed.

I figured I'd blow the connectors out and spray some WD40 on them when I was done. Any concerns?

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09-09-12, 05:49 PM

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I myself wouldn't pressure wash a transmission, though, that is just me. kind to think of it, I wouldn't pressure wash anything on a car...

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09-09-12, 05:51 PM

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Keep from spraying directly/too close on the vent at the top and also the speed sensor, and of course the input shaft seals. Otherwise no real concerns it's a common procedure. Never use WD-40 on electrics, or anything plastic for that matter. Use contact cleaner and then perhaps dielectric (silicone based) grease if you want. But if the connector originally didn't have grease in it, then you don't need it.