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Nov 30, 2008 | 03:40 PM

BlackTTC6

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Tranny is leaking

Haven't had the car on the ramps to determine where but it is leaking tranny fluid. Any trouble spots i should look for that are well known?

Nov 30, 2008 | 05:43 PM

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well there are only a few open areas. pan, front or rear seal, dipstick, wiring connector, cooler lines, tailshaft gasket. my pain in the *** in the past has always been rear seal.

Nov 30, 2008 | 10:19 PM

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Are there any good writeups on dropping the pan and changing the filter?

I also need some clarification on reading the dipstick tube. When exactly is the transmission considered "hot"? When the car is fully warmed up?

Nov 30, 2008 | 10:24 PM

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trans pan is a breeze. just pull downward on the filter and make sure the o ring comes with it. hot i would say is after driving on a warm day. my trans temp wont get over 140 to 150 if its not hot out. if its ninety out it will get to 180.

Nov 30, 2008 | 10:27 PM

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pan is simple just a bunch of bolts. as for when it is hot just drive around for about 15-20 minutes for some (spirited) driving. then check it with the engine running