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Go Speedracer, go!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Indianapolis
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My tranny has sprung a leak, help me narrow it down (pics)
I rebuilt my transmission about 3 years ago. At that time, I replaced all of the seals that come in the transmission rebuild kit from Pelican Parts. It has in the last year developed a small leak. It would leave about a quarter size drop of swepco on the ground after a long enough drive to get to operating temp. I never leaked unless I drove it though. I took it to the track and did about 10 laps at medium speed, and then drove an hour home, and the flood gates have opened on it. It now leaks a significant amount (about 1/2 to 1 cup of fluid) after a long drive. I have taken a few pictures to show the mess that has been created. It looks like the leak starts at the rib with the 915/62 stamp on it, although it could just be flowing down to that since it's the lowest point of the tranny. From there to the back of the engine (including the muffler) is saturated with oil from blowing back while driving. I am certain that this is all transmission fluid, because it is all green to the back of the engine, and has that distinctive swepco smell to it.
Where do I start to find the leak? I want to spend the winter getting the car ready for Putnam Park in the spring, so I need to fix this leak before I even think about taking it to a track.  
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09-26-2008, 01:12 PM
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clean it up - then drive it 100 miles
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09-26-2008, 01:28 PM
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