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Fluid leaks in front of transmission after replacment

Leaking fluid out of front of trans after putting trans back in

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You most likely damaged a seal installing it or the torque converter shaft is damaged.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 02, 2009

SOURCE: 1991 chevy silverado lost reverse

just have someone look at it. like aamco or someone that does a free diagnostic. the tranny will probably have to be rebuilt.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 21, 2009

SOURCE: transmission fluid leak

Transmissions can leak anywhere there is a seal, fitting or gasket. Most common leaks are at the trans pan gasket and fittings.. However, to find a leak the only way is to get under there and look. A mid sized leak will clean off road debris and leave a track. Keep in mind that all leaks run down and that while driving this can be blown towards the rear of the vehicle. If you find a suspicious area, clean it off with a rag & some solvent and run vehicle...watch that area for seepage. Also check cooling lines to radiator. Fluid coming from inside bellhousing indicates a bad front seal (requires trans removal to repair) Fluid should be (for aw4 units) Mercon, or any quality synthetic that covers mercon application.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 10, 2009

SOURCE: need to replace front seal/gasket or something. leaked all fluid

do yourself a favor bring it to a shop. if you dont line thing up. well let just say your going to have strong legs from walking. i hope this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 24, 2009

SOURCE: 4l60e transmission leaking fluid

there is aseal around that tranny shop has to be done from inside tell fixya bouy me ok

Nicholas Csorba Jr.

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: Trans-axle fluid leak

checking the transmission fluid involves lifting the vehicle and removing a plug on the transmission, it is quite difficult and messy if you don't have access to a lift, the vehicle has to be level and at operating temperature in park, there is a small plug on the side of the transmission near the passenger axle shaft. remove the plug slowly, i believe it is an 11mm bolt, if fluid drips out, the level is ok, if no fluid comes out, there is a small plastic screw on cap on top of the transmission itself on the driverside near the oil filter cap, add fluid slowly untill fluid starts to drip out of the plug hole, once the fluid starts to drip, insert the plug and tighten, don't overtighten, just snug it up.!!!make sure you use the right fluid, this is important!!! i believe your fluid is dextron 6, double check in your owners manual, the use of any other fluid will cause damage!!! also, do not remove the small plug on the front of the transmission, that is the pressure plug, all the fluid will shoot out with force if that plug is removed!!!

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