My '76 is bleeding red...
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Heel & Toe
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From: Rosemead CA
My '76 is bleeding red...
I have a drip coming from beneath the flywheel/torque converter cover on my TH350. So I removed the cover and sure enough, a pool of fluid had gathered in the lip that is closest to the tranny pan. I can't get up there enough to see where the fluid is leaking from. Don't know what I'd look for even if I could see it.
Tom over at the CACC online advised me that it is more than likely a leaky front pump seal where the torque converter slides in.
This sounds like the case to me, but I wanted to get other opinions.
Thanks,
Kurt
[Modified by kayak, 11:20 PM 1/28/2002]
Tom over at the CACC online advised me that it is more than likely a leaky front pump seal where the torque converter slides in.
This sounds like the case to me, but I wanted to get other opinions.
Thanks,
Kurt
[Modified by kayak, 11:20 PM 1/28/2002]
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From: Clymer PA
Re: My '76 is bleeding red... (kayak)
It sounds like it could be the front seal on the transmission. This is the seal that is located behind the torque convertor. This is a fairly common occurance with TH350 & TH400 transmissions. If you ever install a used TH350 or TH400 or if you ever have your transmission out it is always recommended that you change this seal because down the road it is sure to leak.
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Re: My '76 is bleeding red... (kayak)
Sounds like everybody has it right to me. This doesnt' help you much, but I second Bence's words on replacing that seal everytime you get a chance. If you have the motor or tranny out, take the time and the 4 or 5 bucks to change it. Saves headaches down the road.
