Transmission Case Leak, Transmission Case Leak Options

[engine247]

Howdy,

I noticed a newish leak under the car. So I clean up the bottom best I could and let it sit for a bit. The leak appears to just seep through the case slowly but consistently. Maybe a defect or small crack? I'm wondering what my options are here? Only solved with a new case or is there a band aid until this can be bundled with other related maintenance?

Cheers.

[engine247]

@rjames I hear what you are saying so I've double checked again. I can wipe it all down and actually watch the next drop form. It's like digging a hole in the sand and watching water fill it in. The exact spot has a bit of a different texture if I run my finger over it. As for the ring area you highlighted can the case just be that porous and is saturated with gear oil?

I'll give the jb weld a shot but not sure how well it will work as the drip re-forms so fast that I doubt I can get it clean and dry long enough for the jb to set up.

[wndsrfr]

@rjames

I'll give the jb weld a shot but not sure how well it will work as the drip re-forms so fast that I doubt I can get it clean and dry long enough for the jb to set up.

Drain it. Like really well with the car jacked up to make the oil move away from that spot. Hook up a shop vac to pull a suction on the trans case. Brake Kleen the spot--you'll actually see the solvent suck into the metal. Keep the vacuum on and hit it with JB Weld--you'll also prolly see it suck into the spot as well. Simple & effective...