Trans leak on 87
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Melting Slicks
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Trans leak on 87
I have a transmission leak on my 87 coupe. Check fluid level regularly, and it is never low, actually above the full line. Haven't needed to add fluid yet. Could it be over filled and causing a leak?
Le Mans Master
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Well the one at the front is the front seal. I had the same leak on my trans. I had 116,000 on mine so I went ahead and had it rebuilt while it was out . I also replaced the rear main on the engine while the trans was out . If your car has a lot of miles and you have to pull the trans, its a good time to rebuild it..WW
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Melting Slicks
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88,000 miles. Is it safe to just live with the leak and check fluid level regularly. Wouldn't want to rebuild until absolutely necessary. It runs fine, shifts firmly and no problems otherwise. It pretty much sat for a couple of years before I bought it.
Le Mans Master
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88,000 is not enough miles to rebuild unless your having problems with the trans. The sitting may be what caused your leaking, not using a car is the worst thing you can do. WW
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SC
One more thing, just taking a shot here, is there a vent on the tranny in case of over filling where it might be coming from? (Just wishful thinking, I thought I heard that mentioned before). Thanks.
