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Old Sep 3, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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It's called where is that fluid coming from 😅





tranny dipstick tube broke about 2.5 weeks ago, was fixed, now this. I will have the tools to remove the transmission cover this afternoon and will take more pictures if we don't figure it out by then.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2023 | 05:37 PM
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Need more information.
As most photos are up close and not wide angle we are missing what we need to see.
What engine?
Did you wash the engine or under body recently?
Driven through rain or wet roads?
Transmission fluid, engine oil, or coolant?

If you have a 7.3 are you positive you are not leaking oil or fuel from the top of the engine? Everything from the top will leak down the tube on the passenger side rear under the turbo to in front of the transmission, from there it will flow all over the belly.

 
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Old Sep 3, 2023 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy's Pilot Service
Need more information.
As most photos are up close and not wide angle we are missing what we need to see.
What engine?
Did you wash the engine or under body recently?
Driven through rain or wet roads?
Transmission fluid, engine oil, or coolant?

If you have a 7.3 are you positive you are not leaking oil or fuel from the top of the engine? Everything from the top will leak down the tube on the passenger side rear under the turbo to in front of the transmission, from there it will flow all over the belly.
If I had just driven through wet conditions, I wouldn't be asking where the fluid was coming from. I'm a woman, but not completely ignorant. You can see the dry patch on the transmission cover indicating the wet spot is fluid dripping down around it.

If I knew what the fluid was, I would have included that information. I do know it isn't fuel or coolant and isn't coming from the top of the engine. I just replaced my alternator last week and dipstick tube (as mentioned), no fluid anywhere up there. The fluid is dark, as indicated in the pictures where it is about to drip off the bolts.

It's a 2000 7.3 powerstroke with stage 1.5 injectors and stage 2 turbo.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 02:34 PM
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If it were a gasser, I'd say the rear main seal.

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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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Transmission bypass tube?
 
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