 What is this gap?, And why would it be dripping fluid? |
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| mjsdt914 |
 Sep 21 2022, 09:24 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 10-August 21 From: Whitefish, Montana 59937 Member No.: 25,791 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
This gap is at the front of the transmission where it mates with the engine (as seen from below).
Does it have a name? Am I missing a plug for this hole? Any ideas why it would be dripping fluid? Please advise. Thanks! Attached image(s)  
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| Van B |
Sep 22 2022, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,621 Joined: 20-October 21 From: WR, GA Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None 
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100%, without a doubt, no debate, you have a leak on your rear main seal. A common wear item. If it was the transmission seal, you would see the fluid follow the path of the bell housing, not on the engine case.
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| mjsdt914 |
Sep 23 2022, 09:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 10-August 21 From: Whitefish, Montana 59937 Member No.: 25,791 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Van B @ Sep 22 2022, 08:35 PM)  100%, without a doubt, no debate, you have a leak on your rear main seal. A common wear item. If it was the transmission seal, you would see the fluid follow the path of the bell housing, not on the engine case. Sounds like the voice of experience (which I lack regarding this issue). Since I have only small drips, any thoughts on trying a rear main sealer (thinking Blue Devil)? Please advise. Thanks! |
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| Van B |
Sep 23 2022, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,621 Joined: 20-October 21 From: WR, GA Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(mjsdt914 @ Sep 23 2022, 11:54 AM) QUOTE(Van B @ Sep 22 2022, 08:35 PM) 100%, without a doubt, no debate, you have a leak on your rear main seal. A common wear item. If it was the transmission seal, you would see the fluid follow the path of the bell housing, not on the engine case. Sounds like the voice of experience (which I lack regarding this issue). Since I have only small drips, any thoughts on trying a rear main sealer (thinking Blue Devil)? Please advise. Thanks! No way on the goo. The seal will only leak more as it wears. It’s a pretty straightforward job and can be done with the engine in the car as long as you support the engine while the transmission is out. https://youtu.be/o1sDHWxTOxk |
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mjsdt914 What is this gap? Sep 21 2022, 09:24 AM
930cabman can you identify if it's engine oil or transmi... Sep 21 2022, 09:36 AM
mjsdt914
can you identify if it's engine oil or transm... Sep 21 2022, 09:44 AM emerygt350 I mean, the real problem here is that you have to... Sep 21 2022, 09:39 AM mjsdt914
I mean, the real problem here is that you have t... Sep 21 2022, 09:42 AM mgphoto
This gap is at the front of the transmission wher... Sep 21 2022, 09:48 AM 930cabman
This gap is at the front of the transmission whe... Sep 21 2022, 12:34 PM mjsdt914
[quote name='mgphoto' post='3031393' date='Sep 21... Sep 22 2022, 01:29 PM rhodyguy Either way, you have a leak that will require remo... Sep 21 2022, 10:10 AM davep Your friction disc can be ruined by oil, not to me... Sep 21 2022, 01:01 PM mlindner How much is it dripping, I'm not sure i would ... Sep 21 2022, 03:15 PM DRPHIL914 sometimes its hard to smell the trans fluid. You c... Sep 21 2022, 04:06 PM fixer34
sometimes its hard to smell the trans fluid. You ... Sep 21 2022, 08:33 PM JamesM
"the hole is there so that you can see the ... Sep 22 2022, 10:39 AM Dave_Darling
Sure makes valve adjustments a lot easier having ... Sep 24 2022, 03:36 AM mjsdt914
sometimes its hard to smell the trans fluid. You ... Sep 22 2022, 01:44 PM JamesM
This gap is at the front of the transmission wher... Sep 21 2022, 05:31 PM mjsdt914
This gap is at the front of the transmission whe... Sep 22 2022, 01:32 PM Dave_Darling There is often a TDC mark on the edge of the flywh... Sep 22 2022, 03:01 AM |
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