[DeTomaso] ZF trans axle question

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/4/12 8:24:59 PM, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:

> I planing on having my engine and trans axle out of my car and would like 
> to clean up the appearance of the ZF cases. I don't want to polish it 
> $$$$$$ what other finishes are okay to use (won't damage trans ,cause 
> overheating ) can you media blast it (glass bead) while it is assembled?
> 
Non-racing driving won't cause much more than 180F case temperatures with 
correct volume of lube inside. There isn't than much cooling that comes from 
the alunimum cases- any oil-proof paint should be fine. Glass beading or 
grit-blasting is VERY hard to clean out of an assembled tranny if too much 
enthusiasm is used around the many openings. And this is an ideal time to change 
the side seals and the side, end & bottom gaskets. All the vendors have 
kits- which they get from RBT Transmissions. Do NOT use non-stock side gaskets: 
changing gasket thicknesses there changes the preload on the ring & pinion 
so noise & wear can result. Good luck- J Deryke