tranny question
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tranny question
i recently bought a 1971 camper special for a work truck
ive been driving it off and on for a month with no probs or leaks, until today
i went out and there was a small puddle underneath so i backed it up
and there was a trail, i decided to take it to the store, when i got there
there wasnt a puddle or a trail and when i got back it still wasn't leaking
any idea what is going on? all help is greatly appreciated
thanks ben
ive been driving it off and on for a month with no probs or leaks, until today
i went out and there was a small puddle underneath so i backed it up
and there was a trail, i decided to take it to the store, when i got there
there wasnt a puddle or a trail and when i got back it still wasn't leaking
any idea what is going on? all help is greatly appreciated
thanks ben
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From: Coal country
Ben, Welcome to FTE! We are glad you are here, and we are happy to help. But, you need to give us a little more information. Are you sure it is transmission fluid? What engine and kind of transmission do you have (3 on the tree, 4 speed, automatic)? What color was the fluid? Did you check under the truck to see where it is coming from?
Help us out, and we can help you better.
Again, Welcome!
Help us out, and we can help you better.
Again, Welcome!
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well i'm pretty sure it's tranny fluid looked red, its an automatic, engine size not exactly sure but its a v8, i didnt follow the leak all the way to the source yet because it stopped
but it seemed to be comming out between the oil pan and tork converter but higher up somewhere
well i'm pretty sure it's tranny fluid looked red, its an automatic, engine size not exactly sure but its a v8, i didnt follow the leak all the way to the source yet because it stopped
but it seemed to be comming out between the oil pan and tork converter but higher up somewhere
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sounds like the front pump bushing is worn out, letting the torque settle when the engine is not running. if the seal is old it will let a little fluid slip by and puddle in the bellhousing. after so much it will run out the front and puddle on the ground, then when you back up it will go ahead and spill the rest out of the bellhousing and leave a little trail.
chased this leak for 2 months one time, finally ran down an old time tranny man who knew what it was. he even guided me thru the repair for free {i think he just wanted something to do!}.
jim
chased this leak for 2 months one time, finally ran down an old time tranny man who knew what it was. he even guided me thru the repair for free {i think he just wanted something to do!}.
jim
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Yes, the pump bushing is in the transmission, and it will need to be romve to replace it. Make sure tough, before you start removing parts, that you confirm where it is leaking. My money is on Jim's diagnosis, but it is best to make sure.
Get a large piece of cardboard, place it under your truck's transmission and note the results. That will tell you where to start looking.
Of course, drips are not always from the same spot where it leaks, but it will give you a starting point to trace it back.
Post back, and let us know what you find.
Get a large piece of cardboard, place it under your truck's transmission and note the results. That will tell you where to start looking.
Of course, drips are not always from the same spot where it leaks, but it will give you a starting point to trace it back.
Post back, and let us know what you find.
