Tranny Leak, advice!?
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Tranny Leak, advice!?
I have what appears to be a tranny leak. There is fluid on the ground form the rear of the car. it is recent but there is a good bit on the ground. I am not for sure that it is the tranny although I have a feeling that it is. I looked under the car and it appears.. totally uneducated that it is coming from the pipes. So I am saying slightly educated that it is the tranny.
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
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From: Flagstaff Az.
leak
Clean all the liquid off the underside of the car. Drive it a short distance and see where its coming from. There are seals in the diff, from the tranny to the diff and it might even be a leak around the tranny pan.
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hhmmmm that could be it. ill have it checked out tomorrow if i can get some time. thought it was an oil leak but it is from the rear of the car so... is there any way to gain some power out of this? Hope so always looking for more power... BUT I GOT NO MONEY
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Originally Posted by vertc51116
hhmmmm that could be it. ill have it checked out tomorrow if i can get some time. thought it was an oil leak but it is from the rear of the car so... is there any way to gain some power out of this? Hope so always looking for more power... BUT I GOT NO MONEY
Hope you figure it out and get things taken care of cheaply.
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I recommend that you first determine the leaking location.
Historically the rear end seals leak.
Crawl under the rear of the Vette and run you finger around the top of the differential. If you get 'fresh' fluid it is most likely the differential.
If you have access to a lift the process is made easier.
If the vette is out of warranty, then a gear change would be beneficial.
Do you have the A4 or MN6?
Historically the rear end seals leak.
Crawl under the rear of the Vette and run you finger around the top of the differential. If you get 'fresh' fluid it is most likely the differential.
If you have access to a lift the process is made easier.
If the vette is out of warranty, then a gear change would be beneficial.
Do you have the A4 or MN6?
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Originally Posted by vertc51116
I have what appears to be a tranny leak. There is fluid on the ground form the rear of the car. it is recent but there is a good bit on the ground. I am not for sure that it is the tranny although I have a feeling that it is. I looked under the car and it appears.. totally uneducated that it is coming from the pipes. So I am saying slightly educated that it is the tranny.
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
The diff leaked and I had it fixed under warranty. Its quite a large job and they stripped the rear end down. After a service, the Dealer overfilled the tranny and it leaked through a vent. They took a little fluid out and solved the problem.
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yup, looks like a leak, that's a pretty common problem with these cars...you've got pm.
What color is the fluid? What's it smell like?
What color is the fluid? What's it smell like?
Last edited by Stangkiller; Mar 28, 2006 at 07:45 PM.
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Originally Posted by vertc51116
I have what appears to be a tranny leak. There is fluid on the ground form the rear of the car. it is recent but there is a good bit on the ground. I am not for sure that it is the tranny although I have a feeling that it is. I looked under the car and it appears.. totally uneducated that it is coming from the pipes. So I am saying slightly educated that it is the tranny.
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
Is it a problem to drive it like this. or are some new gears on the way? maybe 3.73 or even....4.10?
All help is appeciated
Doug
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From: Layton Utah
Originally Posted by slverc5
I thnik I have the same problem. Does your leak or the fluid on the ground by the rear part of the vehicle,mine is reddish in color and I found mine almost by the rear, near where the H-pipe and the Catback meets, where the flange is, I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow. Hopefully it is still going to be under warranty but I highly doubt it. I got an '03, so technically if you count 2003-2004 1 year, 2004 -2005 2nd year and 2005-2006 3rd year. So my warranty is up, my extended warranty kicks in but I have a $200 deductible.
Good luck
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From: Big Red Ne
Originally Posted by mph1972
I know the "I AM BROKE" feeling too!
Hope you figure it out and get things taken care of cheaply.
Hope you figure it out and get things taken care of cheaply.
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Originally Posted by rrichar2591
200 dollars will be a good deal if that is all it costs you. It took me several trips to the dealer to get it completly stopped. You might want to make sure the dealer will warranty the work in case you have to bring it back. By the way, the dealer will have the day that your car was put in service so the origianl warranty starts running from that date.
Good luck
Good luck
So we'll see by tomorrow, will check my garage floor again.
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From: Morris iL
My 2001 had a big leak under it when I started it for the first time since November. I brought it to the dealer - they had it for 3 days.
replaced Trans pump seal
also replaced leaking rear axle boot
also replaced power door lock modules
they also changed oil and trans fluid/filter
good thing I had extended warranty. It cost about $2000 to fix.
replaced Trans pump seal
also replaced leaking rear axle boot
also replaced power door lock modules
they also changed oil and trans fluid/filter
good thing I had extended warranty. It cost about $2000 to fix.