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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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My 86 suddenly just started dumping trans fluid from the torque converter area. It still runs fine. Lots of fluid & smoke as it gets on the exh system. Does anyone know what this might be, where is best place to get fixed? The car only has 24,000 miles on it.
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Probably the front seal. Trans must be removed to replace.
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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Check your cooler lines, too.

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Will do tomorrow. Is it a big deal to replac the seal? While I have the trans out is there anything esle I should do?
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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Once the trans is out, the seal is about a 5 minute job, tops
Just be sure to check the converter to make sure there are no deformities cutting into the seal or it may go again
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