Taking apart a valve body for an overhaul

Thrasher said

Thanks for all the useful info guys... on a similar note, what would be good to clean all the internal parts with? I'm assuming anything like brake cleaner or carb cleaner would be too harsh? I know that everything should be soaked with atf before reassembly... anyways sorry for all the silly questions :dontknow:

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If you don't have a parts washer/solvent tank, then carb or brake cleaner works just fine. Just be careful you don't richochet the stuff back into your eyes! You can lube the valves with a little ATF. Lube up the shifter seals too. A dry seal is more likely to get damaged and leak. A little petroleum jelly works too. Shouldn't have to soak anything (except clutches).