Re: Slight leaking from auto trans.

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx>]

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