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 Jul 15 2007, 09:44 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150  |
OK GUYS....
I have a pretty bad leak that has developed recently.... it seems to be coming from the axleshaft where the stationary axle (equal length axles) slides into the trans.... it is leaking at that point and running down the side of the transfer case and dripping on the ground (about 1 drip every 20-30 sec). the viscosity of the said fluid seems aufully thin to be engine oil and if memory serves me right lighter than the GM Syncromesh that I have in the trans right now also. funny part is that it increases in flow with the engine running..... the oil that is leaking is lighter in color than the current engine oil, so I am assuming that it is trans oil (not sure on current color there either though) my question is: does the trans (especially at the point where the axle shaft goes into the trans) pressurize in neutral on a 5 speed 1G AWD..... or am I simply getting a leak elsewhere and not seeing the true soarce at this point in time. all fluids that I could check tonight seem to be at the proper level, ie engine, brake, clutch, P/S fluids I could not check tonight: trans, transfer case any sugestion on the accual soarce or type on my mystery oil very light brown (almost translucent) very light viscosity current engine oil: Mobil 1 (3 weeks, almost 500 miles on it) current trans oil: GM syncromesh (1 year, 5000 miles) current transfer case oil: Redline heavy antishock (1 year, 5000 miles) current P/S fluid: stocker stuff (no idea on how old) current clutch and brake fluid: DOT 4 (1 year at the most) -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Jul 16 2007, 05:59 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Pull the fill plug on the transmission and tell us when you can. There are still shafts turning inside the transmission when the car is in neutral and I'd bet you've probably got a leak from one of the trans seals.
Lets just hope you didn't blow a hole in the case right behind the center diff like I did on mine! -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jul 16 2007, 06:40 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
I would guess the tranny seal (axle seal) is gone. I've replace my twice in 30K.
The seal on the transfer case could be leaking, but if I remember right Redline oil is very red like auto trans fluid. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
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Jul 16 2007, 01:02 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (turbohcar @ Jul 16 2007, 05:59 AM) Pull the fill plug on the transmission and tell us when you can. There are still shafts turning inside the transmission when the car is in neutral and I'd bet you've probably got a leak from one of the trans seals. Lets just hope you didn't blow a hole in the case right behind the center diff like I did on mine! that was my next step.... couldn't get it loose last night... looks like the yahoo that filled it last over tightened it.... I need to get a bigger wrench on it -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Jul 16 2007, 08:48 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Make sure you're taking out the fill plug and not one of the case bolts. As I recall there are a few towards the end of the transmission there that could be easily mistakable.
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