Automatic Transmission 2-Speed thru 10-Speed GM Autos | Converters | Shift Kits
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

95 4l60e leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 09:58 AM
  #1  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default 95 4l60e leak

well i have a 1995 Camaro LT1. Auto 4L60e.
the last time the transmission got a filter change was about 3 yrs ago.
about 3 days ago i noticed that the reverse does not work anymore.
I currently have a leak on the transmission. I am unaware were its coming from.
The reverse works sometimes. It leaks alot. I have to refill it every 3-5 days.
Sometimes 1-2 days. Any tips are welcome.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 11:33 AM
  #2  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default 4l60e leak

well i took the car to a trans shop.
they found a fluid leak on the VSS. they replaced the o'ring in it.
They showed me that the VSS had alot of the metal shavings on it coming from the trans internals. They also did a trans service and the trans pan had some metal shavings also. the reverse also works sometimes if you push the gas slowly lol. i just wanted the fluid from leaking. They will end up doing a trans rebuild for 1250 or so. I will drive the car for about another week or until it dies, lol. this shop is called AllWorldTransmissions in garland, tx. so far i have confidence in them. GJ shop cyall soon.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 01:20 PM
  #3  
mrvedit's Avatar
Moderator
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,323
Likes: 529
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Default

Your trans is 18 years old. No surprise that it needed a rebuild.
If you plan to take the car to the strip or drive it hard, you should get a performance rebuild from a shop experienced with such.
I don't know what their backlog is, but Jake's Performance is close to you in Sanger TX, 57 miles away. I would at least call them.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 02:57 PM
  #4  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default leak

well im not really looking into a performance transmission to hit it hard or for strips. this car is just my DD, but of course i need it to be dependable for the next couple of years. but ima do more research for other shops.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 03:45 PM
  #5  
ls1jorge's Avatar
TECH Regular
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 478
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio, TX
Default

after the o ring seal was replaced is the transmission still continuing to leak? Im having the same problem with mines but havent had a chance to check it out since work & daylight saving time set back.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2013 | 03:49 PM
  #6  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default leak

Originally Posted by ls1jorge
after the o ring seal was replaced is the transmission still continuing to leak? Im having the same problem with mines but havent had a chance to check it out since work & daylight saving time set back.
I have not had a chance to check that out. i will this afternoon. he also stated there was a leak near the linkage. which i will have to look more in dept on both of these things.
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:38 AM
  #7  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default

i just read some reviews and they are not good ones. I will do more research on other shops. any recommendations are appreciated.
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:21 PM
  #8  
davidc212k's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 329
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Default

i just checked the VSS and its still leaking. now i know not to go there.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:38 PM
  #9  
mrvedit's Avatar
Moderator
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,323
Likes: 529
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Default

Even if you drive easy, I would still recommend Jake's Performance. At least call them and get their price and time needed for a basic rebuild. A "Level 1" rebuild from many performance shops is the same price as a local rebuild and less than from a chain. For $50 in "extra" parts and 15 minutes of extra time, I (and any performance shop) can rebuild a 4L60E much stronger than stock as long as you are willing to have firmer shifts. GM designed these transmissions for a wide range of applications, including where the customers want imperceptibly soft shifts. Stock line pressure is low to save maybe 1/10 mpg. If those are not your priorities, a more durable performance trans can be built. This is another reason to go to a performance shop because local shops typically only know how to build to the "soft" stock specs.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:38 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE