Fluid covered tranny pan
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Fluid covered tranny pan
I was under the truck the other day and noticed that the transmission pan had a sheen... Had a full film of trans fluid but not really dripping. Is there a typical small leak on these?
Here's another question, since I have the later model 351 HO (PO swap that I only found out about the hard way...) would it still be the C-6 trans or could it be the E4OD? How can I find out for sure?
Here's another question, since I have the later model 351 HO (PO swap that I only found out about the hard way...) would it still be the C-6 trans or could it be the E4OD? How can I find out for sure?
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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va
It's probably still a C6 as the e4od is computer controlled and takes a lot of money and effort to convert it. It could be an AOD also. I'll let others tell the easiest ways to tell them apart. as far as the leak I would get a can or 2 of brake cleaner and spray it off then check it closely after a short drive, then keep an eye on until you see a wet spot forming
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It's probably still a C6 as the e4od is computer controlled and takes a lot of money and effort to convert it. It could be an AOD also. I'll let others tell the easiest ways to tell them apart. as far as the leak I would get a can or 2 of brake cleaner and spray it off then check it closely after a short drive, then keep an eye on until you see a wet spot forming
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From: Illernois
As for the leaking part of the transmission.
Im betting its something as simple as you need a new tranmission pan gasket.
Im betting its something as simple as you need a new tranmission pan gasket.
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BTW, you should NOT need to use any type of sealant (the gasket is enough). But I do think the directions said to use a little grease on the gasket.
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I know when I changed my AOD the new filter came with a new gasket. Since it's leaking it's a good time to change the filter and do a refill anyway.
BTW, you should NOT need to use any type of sealant (the gasket is enough). But I do think the directions said to use a little grease on the gasket.
BTW, you should NOT need to use any type of sealant (the gasket is enough). But I do think the directions said to use a little grease on the gasket.
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From: Illernois
Yep, id for sure replace the filter while your in their. I just order a gasket and filter set for my C6 tranny and it only ran me 9 bucks. So its a pretty cheap fix.
Don't forget the cost of tranny fluid though
Don't forget the cost of tranny fluid though