Just bought my 1st vette. 1997 155K miles. Has alot of tranny fluid leaking out onto my garage floor after driving. Im not a mechanic of any sorts....i mean i do my own oil changes...change my own brake pads and rotors and what not...but when it comes to more indepth auto repair i know im not a mechanic. Can anyone give me some pointers about this problem? Or does anyone know of a GOOD corvette repair shop in the Indianapolis Indiana area? I dont want just any run of the mill chevy dealer looking at it. Thanks to anyone that replys to this.

 

6 speed manual?

 

I don't have access to my car at the moment but it seems like the tranny lines run right by the oil pan and that their are connectors there and then they go up and over the torque tube.At least thats how my a4 is not sure about a manual.Is it towards the front of the car? or the back?towards the front,probably the lines towards the back,the tranny itself or the pan.

 

It is an automatic. The fluid seems to be dripping from the front of the trans/back of the motor. I was suprised when i found out i couldnt check the trans fluid myslef via a dip stick. Seems i have lots to learn about owning a vette. Not that checking it would fix anything but shoot it would be nice to know how much or how little i have in it now.

 

Figiured out the problem. Wasnt Trans fluid after all. I wasnt aware that the coolent had a reddish cast to it. Just had to tighten a clamp down on a rubber hose just under the coolent fill tank. MAJOR relief to know it wasnt a leaking transmission or worse..and btw it feels pretty darn good to ride around in a shiney red vette even if it is 97 with 155K on it. Couldnt tell by looking at or by driving it. C-5 is ok with me.

 

FYI, the tranny is not next to the motor, it's next to the rear end.

Below is the auto transmission fluid level check procedure.



Caution
When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the check/fill plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Start and run the engine at idle.
Apply the brakes.
Shift the transmission into each gear for at least 2 seconds per gear.
Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and continue to idle the engine for 3 minutes to stabilize the transmission fluid level.
After allowing the fluid level stabilization time and while still in NEUTRAL (engine still running at idle), check the transmission fluid temperature on the driver information center. Specification
Transmission fluid level temperature: 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F)

If the fluid temperature is above specification, turn off the engine and allow the transmission to cool, then repeat the procedure to this point before proceeding.
With the engine still running at idle, loosen the check/fill plug on the LH side of the transmission oil pan.
Inspect the fluid level:
Any excess fluid will drain when the check/fill plug is loosened.
If no fluid drains, remove the check/fill plug and fill the transmission with DEXRON®-III transmission fluid until the fluid begins to overflow.
Install the check/fill plug. Tighten
Tighten the fill plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Shift the transmission into PARK.
Release the brakes.
Turn off the engine.
Lower the vehicle.

 

Keep in mind that the vehicle has to be LEVEL for the fluid level check.

 

Thanks for the tips...and ok i feel like a knuckle head for not even knowing where my transmission is at...I may not be a mechanic but i know more about cars than this thread would let on...just never been around a vette before, i guess half the fun for me will be learing about it. Other than the pesky coolent hose leak this car/engine is dry as a bone and clean as can be...chevy must have really sealed this thing up good..and this is with 155k on it.

Now who wants to tell me why my oil pressure is sky high? ive heard alot about this being a common problem and is proably the sending unit...Any truth to that??

Thanks again for any and all replies.

 

That tranny thing gets most all newcomers If the pressure is reading 80psi, that would most likely be a sending unit issue.

 

Yeah my oil pressure guage is pegged at 80psi and the dash board display reads 129psi.

Is it extremely bad for the engine to drive the car this way?...or can i still cruise it around town untill i get her fixed up?

Also ive only heard that it could be the sending unit causing this problem...i still dont know anything about where its located or how to chage/fix it. Any info would be very much appreciated.

 

My sons' oil pressure gauge has been pegged out for over a year and he drives it every day. As long as it is not leaking I would think you are OK. It is located on top of the motor behind the intake manifold by the firewall. (you can't really see it well without removing the intake) There are many threads and write-ups on this as it is one of the most common problems.

 

Definately a sending unit problem. Have to pull the intake forward to get to it. There are some awesome posts on here on how to do it. If you need an extra set of hands let me know I'm from Noblesville.

Congrats on the new Vette!

 

01'indyvette thanks for the info and the offer.

Have you changed one b4?

I've heard that you had to pull the intake to get to it.

Wouldn't mind doing this myself but with my Trans Am i learned that anything i had to do once i could usually do twice as fast the 2nd time.

 

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