UPDATE: Trans leak/problem
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UPDATE: Trans leak/problem
For original problem see my thread below:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1763547
After original work listed on the above thread the car developed a leak that was fixed by replacing a faulty seal on the coolant line to trans. I drove the car home and next day still leaked. Had headers, etc., tune done and told dealer I would bring it back after that work was done. They agreed as it was not a catasrophic leak.
Brought car back in today and it's ANOTHER problem!
The left rear transaxle seal is leaking. Like I said before not REAL bad but bad enough. I am remaining (once again) calm. Mike at the dealer said it should not be a big thing to fix correctly. Will post results ONCE AGAIN when I get it back. I hope this is the last of it in any event. Let me know if I've been led down the path or is this on the straight and narrow? Any thoughts will help.
Sorry for the long thread.
Fran
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1763547
After original work listed on the above thread the car developed a leak that was fixed by replacing a faulty seal on the coolant line to trans. I drove the car home and next day still leaked. Had headers, etc., tune done and told dealer I would bring it back after that work was done. They agreed as it was not a catasrophic leak.
Brought car back in today and it's ANOTHER problem!
The left rear transaxle seal is leaking. Like I said before not REAL bad but bad enough. I am remaining (once again) calm. Mike at the dealer said it should not be a big thing to fix correctly. Will post results ONCE AGAIN when I get it back. I hope this is the last of it in any event. Let me know if I've been led down the path or is this on the straight and narrow? Any thoughts will help.
Sorry for the long thread.
Fran
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Update (hopefully the last!)
Got the car back with new transaxle seal and whadaya know, NO leak!!! Hope not to have to post on this issue again.
Oh, of course they got grease on the center console rug. I'm fed up, bringing it to my body shop/detailer, he'll get it back good as new.
Fran
Got the car back with new transaxle seal and whadaya know, NO leak!!! Hope not to have to post on this issue again.
Oh, of course they got grease on the center console rug. I'm fed up, bringing it to my body shop/detailer, he'll get it back good as new.
Fran
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From: Chandler Arizona
Update (hopefully the last!)
Got the car back with new transaxle seal and whadaya know, NO leak!!! Hope not to have to post on this issue again.
Oh, of course they got grease on the center console rug. I'm fed up, bringing it to my body shop/detailer, he'll get it back good as new.
Fran
Got the car back with new transaxle seal and whadaya know, NO leak!!! Hope not to have to post on this issue again.
Oh, of course they got grease on the center console rug. I'm fed up, bringing it to my body shop/detailer, he'll get it back good as new.
Fran
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Hey buddy, didn't see this post until after my PM. If it's not one thing it's another. I feel for ya. I'm just hoping we both are getting all the problems out of the way early and will have clear sailing from here on out! You and I could certainly screw up some JD Power quality surveys!!
Thanks, I hear ya! Have been seeing alot of this trans stuff lately on the forum. It is kind of scary though that we pay this kind of money ( I honestly believe it's still a great deal) and have these issues. Deep down I still love my ride as much as I loved my '86 and my '02 and maybe more as I'm now faithfully into my wanting 500+ RWHP.
Like you, 007 I'm hoping that it's over as well. Then it's on to all of those MODS!!!!!!!
I guess this is why we put up with these missteps 'cause in the end it's more than worth it
Take care and good luck on your "Mod Quest" Fran
