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[FernandoConejeros]

So, first of all, I tried to find an answer to my problem using the search engine but nothing similar popped up.

Long history short. I was up in alaska during this 2019-2020 winter and I flipped my Deli over onto its roof when going down an icy snowy hill. It all happened in slow mo so believe it or not the damage wasn't at all major. New headlights, transmission radiator and Bob's your uncle. To my luck I didn't get any scratches because of the snow. Only dents.
The only problem was replacing that tranny radiator. I ordered it from canada and replaced the radiator and the atf.
Now heres the problem. Eventhough I filled it up with a cold engine til the cold line and then I double checked that the fluid was up to the hot line with the engine running and everything seems to be alright the gearbox wouldn't engage after I chuck it on Drive. It would rev up a fair bit before getting in motion so I figured I'd add some more fluid  little by little until it finally engaged without hesitation. The thing is that the atf level is way passed the lines, whether in cold or hot. Which I don't really mind, I can live with it but I won't ever know if its enough ATF since I stopped pouring it as soon as the gears started engaging. Now every once in a while  my Deli feels a bit rough when shifting gears. It used to be very smooth, almost unnoticeable but now you can always feel it and sometimes its a bit rough.

Any ideas? Should I add more tranny fluid?
I know that you can damage the transmission box with too much fluid or too little.

Thanks everyone

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[Lewis]

When Engine is at normal operating temp the ATF want to be no higher than the line marked HOT on the dipstick.

When overfilled the ATF splashes around and a chemical reaction causes it to foam up, so the gears are not properly lubricated
This results in difficulty in engaging gear, overheating, gears slipping and leaking from seals.



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[andyman]

What ATF did you use - I believe Dexron 3 grade is recommended, NOT the Dexron 2 as specified for the L300. Now it is generally working correctly, have you tried draining it a little at a time. As you inverted it, it may have taken extra fluid to bleed through all the galleries, but now bled, you may be able to remove some fluid without loss of function. As with engine oil, too much is likely to cause over-pressure on seals, and additional drag on rotating parts.
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How did you get on with this Fernando?  Is it running okay now?
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