New TKO600 Leaks
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Instructor
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From: eaton rapids mi
New TKO600 Leaks
My new TKO600 tranny that i just finally completed the install on this past weekend is leaking like a sieve where the tailhousing meets the tranny case. I just finished pulling it back out and have separated the tail housing from the case and there was virtually nothing between the metal. All i found was a small dab here and there of a red looking grease.
I bought some permatex gray gasket maker to seal it. Is this the correct sealer or should i go with something else?
I bought some permatex gray gasket maker to seal it. Is this the correct sealer or should i go with something else?
Melting Slicks
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From: Gulf of America
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2018 C3 of Year Finalist
I have read that Tremec uses a red anerobic sealant Permatex 51813 to seal this area.
Is this a Keisler modified Tremec?
Is this a Keisler modified Tremec?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Kansas
Mine leaks too!
Kiesler will want me to take mine out and send it back to them so they can fix this leak, all that work agian,theres a few other guys here that have the same leak.
Kiesler,send me some money back so I can fix my own leak!
Kiesler will want me to take mine out and send it back to them so they can fix this leak, all that work agian,theres a few other guys here that have the same leak.
Kiesler,send me some money back so I can fix my own leak!
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Instructor
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From: eaton rapids mi
yes, it's a keisler modified tranny. And yes i would like my money back also 'cause it's been far more than just a leak.
They want me to send it back but i figure what the heck i'll try to seal it. Whats the worse that can happen, it'll leak.
They want me to send it back but i figure what the heck i'll try to seal it. Whats the worse that can happen, it'll leak.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Ontario
I hope Keisler steps up to help our members with this issue, not just asking for it to be shipped back. At least some instuctions on how we can resolve this on our own with their support. I have been thinking about doing this conversion but will hold off until this is resolved. I live in Canada and shipping back is not an option. For the money that these things cost we should expect a fine tuned and quality product.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by carguy4sure
I hope Keisler steps up to help our members with this issue, not just asking for it to be shipped back. At least some instuctions on how we can resolve this on our own with their support. I have been thinking about doing this conversion but will hold off until this is resolved. I live in Canada and shipping back is not an option. For the money that these things cost we should expect a fine tuned and quality product.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
Actually I feel they should ship you out a new one and make sure before hand that it is leak free and give you a return ticket to send the leaky transmission back to them. That is the least they can do with all of the problems I have seen on here with this.
For the money that these things cost we should expect a fine tuned and quality product?
For the money that these things cost we should expect a fine tuned and quality product?
Team Owner
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From: Smile, it's just the internet.
I thought they wet-tested everything before shipment?
I hate to hear about all these Keisler leaks. I've recommended them over and over, but I seem to be one of the few that have no leaks. I wonder if something changed...
I hate to hear about all these Keisler leaks. I've recommended them over and over, but I seem to be one of the few that have no leaks. I wonder if something changed...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
Off topic, sorry: @CGGorman
Pls get me some detail pics of your rollbars behind the seats. Did you cut the deck lid ? I was thinking about a similar bar, but can not moove the seats forward due to leg space. How does it attach to the chassis ?
Thanks. Günther
Off topic, sorry: @CGGorman
Pls get me some detail pics of your rollbars behind the seats. Did you cut the deck lid ? I was thinking about a similar bar, but can not moove the seats forward due to leg space. How does it attach to the chassis ?
Thanks. Günther
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Instructor
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From: eaton rapids mi
-----------Update-------------
I picked up the anaerobic sealant and put a liberal amount between tail housing and case. I can see why Keisler didn't use any and thought metal on metal would seal, it cost $13 a tube.
Anyway the car is back together, again, and i have driven 50 miles leak free.
This finally, i hope, concludes a nearly 2 month problem riddled install of this supposed tranny kit.
I picked up the anaerobic sealant and put a liberal amount between tail housing and case. I can see why Keisler didn't use any and thought metal on metal would seal, it cost $13 a tube.
Anyway the car is back together, again, and i have driven 50 miles leak free.
This finally, i hope, concludes a nearly 2 month problem riddled install of this supposed tranny kit.
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From: Cookeville TN
Leaks - We stand behind what we sell - call us!
If you have a leak, or any problem, PLEASE call our tech support or customer service line! Our customers and our products are very important to us, so please give us chance to take care of you !!!
Robert Hall - Keisler Engineering sales
Direct Line 423-773-9789
Main number 865-609-8187 ext 280
1966 327/300 Factory A/C
Keisler 5 Speed Vette #001 !
Robert Hall - Keisler Engineering sales
Direct Line 423-773-9789
Main number 865-609-8187 ext 280
1966 327/300 Factory A/C
Keisler 5 Speed Vette #001 !
Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by Vette-4-Life
yes, it's a keisler modified tranny. And yes i would like my money back also 'cause it's been far more than just a leak.
They want me to send it back but i figure what the heck i'll try to seal it. Whats the worse that can happen, it'll leak.
They want me to send it back but i figure what the heck i'll try to seal it. Whats the worse that can happen, it'll leak.
