Does pink/ foamy transmission fluid settle out?
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: woodstock ga
Does pink/ foamy transmission fluid settle out?
I rebuilt the TH400, put it back in the car dry. Filled the trans to max capacity. started the car and let it run for a few seconds. filled it again, ran for a few seconds. till it was full. now the fluid is pink. Will the air bubles settle out?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Adelaide South Australia
Are you sure it's just aerated?
Be certain you haven't sprung a leak in the trans cooler inside the radiator. Coolant leaking into trans under pressure.
I've had that occur in another vehicle (not the vette) and required a complete trans rebuild.
Be certain you haven't sprung a leak in the trans cooler inside the radiator. Coolant leaking into trans under pressure.
I've had that occur in another vehicle (not the vette) and required a complete trans rebuild.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
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It happens with rebuilds, and yes it will settle out. In the process of purging air with fluid it can get a little aerated. Let it sit overnight, then take it for a short, gentle drive tomorrow then recheck the level. If it's still aerated, then start worrying.
