What is this gap?, And why would it be dripping fluid? |
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What is this gap?, And why would it be dripping fluid? |
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) |
DRPHIL914 |
Sep 21 2022, 04:06 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
sometimes its hard to smell the trans fluid. You can add a dye, get it from autozone or other favorite local parts place along with the UV light . I had a similar issue not long ago, was not sure as i had just put the transmission back in after putting a new rear main seal in the engine, and after a couple months noticed a small drip here so i put dye in the trans fluid(suspecting this due to just putting new RMS on motor) . if you suspect oil, put the dye in the motor oil and run it for a few hours and recheck with UV light. - as said by others, if the oil is leaking from the rear main seal it will get on the clutch and make a mess of it - when you pull it you will be able to see if it is leaking from the trans or the motor. - or both - thats possible too. What is the history of the motor? how many miles, how long have you owned it? the hole is there so that you can see the flywheel for timing, dont plug it. if the car sits for long long periods or sat for years, the seals will dry , deteriorate and leak. You can pull the transmission and leave the motor in, but i have found its easier to just pull them all as one unit. If you have not done this, there are good how-to instructions on Pelican Parts website, with pictures. Good luck Phil |
mjsdt914 |
Sep 22 2022, 01:44 PM
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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 |
sometimes its hard to smell the trans fluid. You can add a dye, get it from autozone or other favorite local parts place along with the UV light . I had a similar issue not long ago, was not sure as i had just put the transmission back in after putting a new rear main seal in the engine, and after a couple months noticed a small drip here so i put dye in the trans fluid(suspecting this due to just putting new RMS on motor) . if you suspect oil, put the dye in the motor oil and run it for a few hours and recheck with UV light. - as said by others, if the oil is leaking from the rear main seal it will get on the clutch and make a mess of it - when you pull it you will be able to see if it is leaking from the trans or the motor. - or both - thats possible too. What is the history of the motor? how many miles, how long have you owned it? the hole is there so that you can see the flywheel for timing, dont plug it. if the car sits for long long periods or sat for years, the seals will dry , deteriorate and leak. You can pull the transmission and leave the motor in, but i have found its easier to just pull them all as one unit. If you have not done this, there are good how-to instructions on Pelican Parts website, with pictures. Good luck Phil Motor rebuild ten years ago with about 15K on it now. Was stored for a few years with monthly starts and short drives. Not 'leaking' nor leaving a puddle ... more like 'dripping' a few drops ... noticed after I started to clean the undercarriage. After wiping everything off again, let it sit for a few hours...no drips. Started and idled for 30 minutes, then let sit over night...no drips. Its raining today (we don't go out in the rain). Tomorrow is a slow speed tour of the neighborhood (don't want any blow back) followed by another overnight sit to see what, if anything drips. Thanks for your input! |
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