leaking from transmission crossmember

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Jan 24, 2006 | 09:39 PM

slow_v6_stang

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leaking from transmission crossmember

my truck leaks from the crossmember that the transmission sits on. any ideas what its leaking and from where?

BTW - i have a 5-speed

Jan 25, 2006 | 11:18 AM

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crossmembers do not leak, transmission rear seals do though.

wipe everything down and the take for a short drive and look to see if you can identify leak.

could also be a cracked case.

Jan 25, 2006 | 11:22 AM

andym

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Since this is the M5OD, I will bet money that it's the three rubber plugs on top of the tranny that are leaking.

Check out this tech article here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...e_Measure.html

Jan 25, 2006 | 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by quicklook2

crossmembers do not leak, transmission rear seals do though.

wipe everything down and the take for a short drive and look to see if you can identify leak.

could also be a cracked case.

i know a steel crossmember does not leak...im just saying that is where it is dripping off of. ill wipe things down and see if it comes from the rear seal or from the plugs on top. i dont think its from the plugs because it leaks like a son of a b|tch when parked.

also...where do i put more fluid in?

Jan 29, 2006 | 10:20 PM

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thats a great link...and that is where it is leaking from. i was home this past weekend and i ripped it apart to see if thats where the leak is coming from and it is...again, thanks much!!!

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