oil leaks on the new transmission

[p24-1953]

it looks like i have few drops of oil on the ground at the tail of the transmision. should i be concerned? is this a sign the rear seal is bad? or will it stop after i run it for a while. what else would cause this?

[alan32433]

You said it was a new transmission. Is it a rebuilt original, manual or semi-automatic? Either way there's nothing there to leak except the rear transmission seal. I've never heard of a leak going away, good thing is rear seals are usually not too hard to replace.

Several things can make a new seal leak. Damage on installation, assembled dry (no break in lube), or a worn yolk, the rotating part the seal mates to.

[Frank M.]

Alan hit the nail right on the head. Leaks there are not uncommon. I have usually found the yoke to be worn also. They have a Redi-sleeve to go over it and make the wearing surface like new. Frank M.

[Lou Earle]

Also what lube are u running- To thin a lube can cause a leak-not usually but I have seen it. Overfilling can be a problem also- hard to do in a plym but it has happened.

Was in a Food shop an third and cherry Wednesday- Saw you pull up to light and drive off - really looks greaat

Lou

[p24-1953]

lou, market city cafe? im using 90 wt. im hoping that i just had a little overfill from when i was working on the govenor. I figure if its only a drop or two i will live with it and keep it filled up. it wont cause any permant damage will it?