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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Exclamation 97' Expy leaky trans

(1997 Expy 4x4 5.4) I was putting on a new starter last night and noticed a red oil seepage on the bell housing around the rubber plug. It doesn't look like it running down from anywhere but it looks like its coming from the rubber plug. any idea's
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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It could be the front seal for the transmission input shaft is worn and leaking.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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I agree with alloro, it sounds like the front seal. If you want something to get you by, you can try this.

Lucas Transmission Fix : Lucas Oil

I have used it before and it worked very well for stopping a leak. The worst thing that will happen is you spent $15 and still end up needing to pull your tranny to change a seal.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Really wow. What would cause the seal to fail? What kind of job is it to pull the tranny?
 
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