Re: Slight leaking from auto trans.

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Please do not be tempted to try pouring a bottle of seal fixer into
the trans. If it does work at all it will only work temporaraly. When
it does wear off it will leak worse than before. They work by swelling
the seals. It causes them to soften which makes them wear faster which
then makes them leak. If you have to do something then drain out as
much of the old fluid as you can, wipe out the pan, and refill with
fresh fluid. By doing this you are removing the tiny particles which
causes the seals to wear out in the first place. This won't make the
seals stop leaking but it will keep them from getting worse.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote:
> Unlikely it is the case leaking. If you get a chance to see how it 
> is constructed and sealed there you will know why. More likely the 
> shift cable or the seals where the governor cables attach is your 
> leak. All of these points are typical leaks on the D Auto. The cable 
> is the most common. Actually, from my experience, the cable has a 
> 100 percent chance. The fluid just travels to the lowest point so it 
> appears to be coming from the case. I have a brand new shift cable 
> on mine and it started leaking again in 5,000 miles. The fluid goes 
> right to the center of the case and drops. You can clean it up and 
> trace the fluid. Depending on how much you drive a little trans 
> fluid can look like a lot. If the trans is a little over full the 
> cable will tend to leak more because the leak happens when the car 
> is off. Mine has some drips but in another 2,000 miles it has not 
> been noticeable on the dip stick, just annoying at this point. So, I 
> am not going to mess with it for now. You could try some fresh fluid 
> and/or some professional type conditioner. Either one will probably 
> help the seals. 
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > Hello all:
> > 
> > While everything is indeed in great condition, It
> > looks like there is a slight leak on the trans. where
> > the two halves meet. There are several nuts and bolts
> > that hold these halves together. Would it be best to:
> > 
> > A: leave it along unless it gets worse
> > B: Torque down those bolts and see if they are
> > under the factory recommended PSI. (loosened?)
> > C: Remove the transmission and install all new
> > gaskets.
> > 
> > thanx
> > 
> > jordan 11613