1986coupe

I was changing my rad when I noticed one of the lines going to the rad had what appeared to be transmission fluid in it. This seems to be very bad. Any thoughts? :cry

MrNuke

Could be a transmission cooler.. Did you trace the line?
See if it plugs into your tranny somewhere.

Scott's 86

It's transmission fluid alright. But not to worry, as long as it's coming out of the 1/4" lines and not the upper or lower water hoses. It's because that's how automatic trannies get the oil cooled, by circulating it through the rad.

:grouphug:

Scott

84number2083

Heck, if I got worried every time I saw some tranny fluid on the pan, ground, etc. I'd just bring the car to the recycling lot. I have had a steady tranny fluid leak for about 10 years now. It usually drops a dime size spot if left parked 2 days and a dinner plate size spot if stored for the winter. I have been told and found out that tranny fluid leaks are very common in C-4's (at least early c-4's). Could it be coming from another area? Unfortunately my mechanic said the only fix is to drop the tranny, (about $1000 if combined with a rebuild by my mechanic). I'm at 93k now so I will wait it out til I need that tranny rebuild then have it all fixed at once. Til then.....do they make diapers for Corvettes?


[Modified by 84number2083, 1:13 PM 8/15/2003]