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jjtackleberry · 03-04-2011, 01:08 PM

Found my leak, I think its the transmission dipstick tube.

What the best way to fix it, I'm new to all of this. Just got my truck about a week ago.

Thank you, if this is the wrong forum .....sorry.....

**Stocker** · 03-04-2011, 01:19 PM

I think there is an o-ring at the base of the tube, where it joins the transmission case.

jjtackleberry · 03-04-2011, 01:27 PM

is this a typical leak area...

*dajn* · 03-04-2011, 01:57 PM

I think that it is fairly common. I had this issue with a ford van that I had. basically what happens is when they sit, the transmission fluid rises up into the tube which then needs to be sealed with the O-ring. when the vehicle is running, the fluid lowers and will not leak. so if it appears to be leaking while it sits then it is probably the O-ring. definately replace it.

03-04-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Right forum?? transmission leak issue Found my leak, I think its the transmission dipstick tube. What the best way to fix it, I'm new to all of this. Just got my truck about a week ago. Thank you, if this is the wrong forum .....sorry..... __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

03-04-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,615	Re: Right forum?? transmission leak issue I think there is an o-ring at the base of the tube, where it joins the transmission case. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-04-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: Right forum?? transmission leak issue is this a typical leak area... __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

03-04-2011, 01:57 PM	#4
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: Right forum?? transmission leak issue I think that it is fairly common. I had this issue with a ford van that I had. basically what happens is when they sit, the transmission fluid rises up into the tube which then needs to be sealed with the O-ring. when the vehicle is running, the fluid lowers and will not leak. so if it appears to be leaking while it sits then it is probably the O-ring. definately replace it.



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