trans leak
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trans leak
I have had a minor but aggravating trans leak since I bought my truck new in 1998. I have taken it (98 4x4 4L/ 5sp auto) in at least five times beginning at 10K miles or so. Every time they claimed it was a bad pan gasket (5x ?). Its never been resolved (now at 95K), the leak is so minor that since the warranty ran out Ive just taken to having the trans serviced every 12-18 mos to be safe, Ive never even had to add fluid or had a spot larger than a quarter on the ground but I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this or can suggest a permanent cost effective fix.
It seems to run fine, its always seemed to have a little problem finding the right gear esp. if Im in highway traffic and have to slow sudddenly from 60 to coasting at 20 or 30 then when I hit the gas again it sometimes seems to engage roughly, otherwise runs great.
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It seems to run fine, its always seemed to have a little problem finding the right gear esp. if Im in highway traffic and have to slow sudddenly from 60 to coasting at 20 or 30 then when I hit the gas again it sometimes seems to engage roughly, otherwise runs great.
Thanks
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The next time you have the trans. serviced, find an "old school" place to do it. Silicone sealer should be the correct answer for a leaky pan gasket. With the unavailability of an antique gasket, I was told several times by tranny shops to not even bother to hunt one down but to use silicone alone.
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Hi bcjim,
Have you had you trany "bands" checked or tightened; especially the intermediate?
As for the leak, are you sure it's from the pan and not trickling down and traveling from the shifter mechinism bushing or plug?
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It seems to run fine, its always seemed to have a little problem finding the right gear esp. if Im in highway traffic and have to slow sudddenly from 60 to coasting at 20 or 30 then when I hit the gas again it sometimes seems to engage roughly, otherwise runs great.
As for the leak, are you sure it's from the pan and not trickling down and traveling from the shifter mechinism bushing or plug?
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‘90 Ranger XLT: 2.3L, EEC-IV, EFI, DIS, 2wd, Mazda 5sp 127K/mi
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Thanks for the advice, they have told me every time it was the pan, but I have not personally verified this. I guess next time I'll take it to a trans specialist and get another opinion, its just about time for a servicing anyway..
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Dealford makes a good point.
. . but be aware (verrrry aware) that this is one of those places were too much of a good thing can be a very very very very very very (whew) very bad thing.
HTH.
. . but be aware (verrrry aware) that this is one of those places were too much of a good thing can be a very very very very very very (whew) very bad thing.
HTH.
Originally posted by Dealford
The next time you have the trans. serviced, find an "old school" place to do it. Silicone sealer should be the correct answer for a leaky pan gasket. With the unavailability of an antique gasket, I was told several times by tranny shops to not even bother to hunt one down but to use silicone alone.
The next time you have the trans. serviced, find an "old school" place to do it. Silicone sealer should be the correct answer for a leaky pan gasket. With the unavailability of an antique gasket, I was told several times by tranny shops to not even bother to hunt one down but to use silicone alone.
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Hi bcjim,
All things considered, be lucky that you haven't ended up w/ a puddle!
And...do some investagating for the Best trany shop!
I know that you would like to finally take care of this problem once-and-for-all!
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Ive never even had to add fluid or had a spot larger than a quarter on the ground
And...do some investagating for the Best trany shop!
I know that you would like to finally take care of this problem once-and-for-all!
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‘90 Ranger XLT: 2.3L, EEC-IV, EFI, DIS, 2wd, Mazda 5sp 127K/mi
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HEY! ctfuzzy,
On the same frequency again, i see!
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On the same frequency again, i see!
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HA! HA! ctfuzzy,
HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!
And...
I'm still look'in for W-O-R-K!
There's not diddly here in CT!
Mostly temp' when I can!
My wife is also a major supporter!
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‘90 Ranger XLT: 2.3L, EEC-IV, EFI, DIS, 2wd, Mazda 5sp 127K/mi
HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!
And...
I'm still look'in for W-O-R-K!
There's not diddly here in CT!
Mostly temp' when I can!
My wife is also a major supporter!
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‘90 Ranger XLT: 2.3L, EEC-IV, EFI, DIS, 2wd, Mazda 5sp 127K/mi