Why is it important to completely disassemble a valve body?
A bad valve body is usually a sign that there is more damage inside of the transmission, and a transmission expert needs to fully disassemble and inspect the entire transmission to ensure that everything is up to the manufacturer’s specifications.
When to change the bolting on a valve?
Both of these situations are reasons to change bolting when a valve is repaired. Bolting for valve applications comes in many materials that are chosen based upon the base materials of the valve, that valve’s pressure class and the service conditions in which it will be used.
When to replace a bad transmission valve body?
Once you realize that you have a bad transmission valve body, the only action that you can take is to replace it. It is recommended that you get a professional auto mechanic to replace the transmission valve body because one tiny mistake could cause more mechanical problems.
What do the nuts and bolts of a valve do?
Nuts and bolts serve two purposes: they hold components in alignment or they provide clamping force. In some cases, they do both. In the case of valve body/bonnet joints, the fastener’s function is to clamp the two pressure-containing valve halves tightly together with a gasket between them to prevent fluid leakage.
Do you need to replace valve bodies on a Mercedes Benz?
The majority of these transmissions were identified as VGS1 and required the replacement of both the valve body and conductor plate. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz declined to sell replacement valve bodies to independent repair shops claiming that these components were related to the security of the vehicle.
What happens when you remove the valve body?
The T20’s hold the valve body together and if you separate them you might loose checkballs and springs. Some fluid will run out when you remove the valve body. Up above the valve body there is a reverse feed pipe.
Both of these situations are reasons to change bolting when a valve is repaired. Bolting for valve applications comes in many materials that are chosen based upon the base materials of the valve, that valve’s pressure class and the service conditions in which it will be used.
Once you realize that you have a bad transmission valve body, the only action that you can take is to replace it. It is recommended that you get a professional auto mechanic to replace the transmission valve body because one tiny mistake could cause more mechanical problems.
How to remove a valve body on a VW?
If you need to purchase a valve body for you Vw review the following link and use the contact button to email us. First remove the skid plate pan and filter as shown in 01M filter change. The most difficult part is unplugging the solenoid harness without breaking the ends off.