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Possible Points of Fluid Leaks

Possible Points of Fluid Leaks
Transmission Oil Pan
^ Incorrectly tightened oil pan bolts
^ Improperly installed or damaged oil pan gasket
^ Damaged oil pan or mounting face
^ Incorrect oil pan gasket

Case Leak
^ Damaged or missing fill tube seal
^ Mislocated fill tube bracket
^ Damaged vehicle speed sensor seal
^ Damaged manual shaft seal
^ Loose or damaged oil cooler connector fittings
^ Worn or damaged propeller shaft oil seal
^ Loose line pressure pipe plug
^ Porous casting

Leak at the Torque Converter End
^ Converter leak in the weld area
^ Converter seal lip cut. Check the converter hub for damage
^ Converter seal bushing moved forward and damaged
^ Converter seal garter spring missing from the seal
^ Porous casting of the transmission case or the oil pump

Leak at the Vent Pipe or the Fluid Fill Tube
^ Overfilled system
^ Water or coolant in the fluid. The fluid will appear milky
^ Transmission case porous
^ Incorrect fluid level indicator
^ Plugged vent
^ Drain-back holes plugged
^ Mispositioned oil pump to case gasket, if equipped





Possible Leak Points