Re: Transmission

From: Jon Smith (DML@fast4x4.net)
Date: Thu Aug 02 2007 - 22:19:04 EDT


It can be easy to crack the thread on the pump from pulling the pump
out. It will then leak around the sealing washers on the pump bolts.
Also check for burrs and wear on the TC shaft.

Jamie Calder wrote:
> My friends '97 F150 has a fast leak at the transmissions front seal. We
> went through the process of replacing the front seal just to have the same
> leak appear! We checked the TC and found no cracks, the oil pump gasket
> seems fine too. We've read in some situations fluid can blow buy the front
> seal even if it's good. Can anybody provide any further insight on this(I
> realize it's a Ford but at least it's American...)?
>
>
> Thanks,
> James
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