More transmission questions.......

[Need4Speed]

I have been searching thru all of the NICO posts regarding anything transmission related in the hopes of a solution besides R&R; this has led me to ask you all a question:

I have read that the first gen trannies have a series of cooling slots on the lower bellhousing, like this I believe.... IIII.

However on my 93's transmission I seem to have a square opening with a black steel mesh or screen in it.

Is this a 94+ transmission? Or am I misreading info.

Anybody have a picture of a 90-93 transmission and a 94-96 transmission to send me?

Just trying to determine if the transmission I have is original or newer.

Thanks,

Andy

[elwesso]

My 94 transmission has this mesh on it... Its probably supposed to be black, but I think mine was just metal...

The opening (I THINK) is to drain the torque converter, as this couldnt provide any cooling...

[Need4Speed]

So where are these cooling slots that I read about?

-Andy

[elwesso]

Show me some posts that say these are cooling slots...

Ive seen about 3/4 of the transmission, and I cant recall anything looking like cooling slots..

The only thing that cools the transmission is the transmission COOLER, whihc you should have an aftermarket one of...

[Need4Speed]

Man...you're gonna make me dig thru all of that again....... :rolleyes

I'll find it again.........

-Andy

[maxnix]

The way to identify an X65 is by it having one half a dozen slots in the bellhousing for ventalation as opposed to the X79 having just one large one.

AGM

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[Need4Speed]

Thank you Brian....

So am I correct in saying that it looks like I've got a X79 transmission.

I wonder if this the original then......Hmmmmmmmmm

-Andy

[AGM]

Is the transmission in the car? If so a good way to tell which transmission you have without pulling it out to read the sticker on top of the housing is a follows.

There is a metal tag attached to the rear mounting point that you should be able to remove/read by just removing the rear (right hand) mounting bolt from memory. Hope this is helpful.

Regards

AGM

[Need4Speed]

I'll take a look......Thanks.

-Andy