Fluid out the vent tube?
08-29-2010, 07:51 PM
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Fluid out the vent tube? 1998 GMC Jimmy, 4l60e.
Fluid is coming out the transmission vent tube in the engine bay while I'm driving, which falls onto the exhaust, making a big stinky smoke cloud. I've been keeping an eye on the fluid and topping it off when needed.
I've read that this could be caused by a clogged cooler and/or cooler lines. I haven't checked this yet, but in the event there is a clog, I need to know what parts to buy.
I was just going to replace the whole system with new aftermarket tubing and lines. What fittings do I need to screw into the transmission that I can clamp hoses to? If anyone has done this, or can give some advice, I would greatly appreciate it.
Fluid is coming out the transmission vent tube in the engine bay while I'm driving, which falls onto the exhaust, making a big stinky smoke cloud. I've been keeping an eye on the fluid and topping it off when needed.
I've read that this could be caused by a clogged cooler and/or cooler lines. I haven't checked this yet, but in the event there is a clog, I need to know what parts to buy.
I was just going to replace the whole system with new aftermarket tubing and lines. What fittings do I need to screw into the transmission that I can clamp hoses to? If anyone has done this, or can give some advice, I would greatly appreciate it.
08-29-2010, 09:37 PM
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My convertor locks up just fine.
By the way, I got my info from here: http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f13/4l...utions-297698/
Look at #28
By the way, I got my info from here: http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f13/4l...utions-297698/
Look at #28
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08-29-2010, 11:10 PM
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I got my info from a car I worked on that was puking fluid out of the vent, the owner said it was locking up....it wasn't. I fixed the problem, it locked up, stopped puking fluid.
08-30-2010, 03:29 PM
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Ok, well, just to make sure, at 60mph in OD, I'm at about ~1800rpm, and at 70mph I'm at ~2050rpm. Does that sound about right with a stock truck TC? (Not trying to sound offensive if I came off that way, I appreciate the input)
08-30-2010, 04:29 PM
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A better test would be to drive when you think the converter is locked up and push the gas a little more, not enough to unlock it, then tap the brake pedal and look at the tach.
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08-31-2010, 06:55 PM
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Well, I did the tap the brake test earlier today, just to make sure, and the TC is definitely locking up. There is a ~2-300rpm difference with lockup. I'm going to be taking it to a shop soon, well see how quickly they recommend I rebuild it lol.
