new drip

[p24-1953]

i have found that after i drained and refilled my transmission i have developed a leak. it is at the end of the transmission near the e-brake, i cant figure out exactly where. it looks liker there are two bolts on the end, and the drips are collecting there. where could the leak be coming from? (rear main seal) should i fix it? deal with it? is there something other that a rebuild i can do to stop it?

[Don Coatney]

Exactly how bad is this drip? A spot on the garage floor or a puddle? If it is a spot then simply keep an eye on the transmission oil leval.

[p24-1953]

silver dollar size after a day... so where could it be leaking from?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I believe you gonna find a rear tranny seal leaking...

[oldmopar]

I know you checked the plugs after the change so was it leaking before you changed the fluid or if you checked the fluid before you changed it, was it low. In any case best thing is to wipe it down real good and jacking it up from different angles may help to find where it is coming.

[p24-1953]

it was almost empty before i filled it so i guess that was why it wasnt driping. so if its the rear trannyy seal how do i fix it?

[Normspeed]

Could also be the grommeted bolts that hold the extension case to the main case. If it's the rear seal, I had a heck of a time removing mine, and that was with the trans dismantled. But with the correct puller it would be a breeze I'm sure. If you have the 46-54 Plymouth manual, it shows a special puller with 5 or 6 skinny fingers. If you don't have the manual I can photo the pics and procedure for you.

[Don Coatney]

  p24-1953 said:

it was almost empty before i filled it so i guess that was why it wasnt driping. so if its the rear trannyy seal how do i fix it?

How do you know it was almost empty and how did you fill it?

[p24-1953]

got the manule, but not the tool.... should i risk using an additive to help replinish the seals and stop the leak

[Normspeed]

Hope someone here knows a good trick to get that seal out. Or, you might find the correct puller at a rental yard, or even pay a trans shop to do the seal if they have the puller. Also check out post #10 at this thread, for a good way to loosen the big nut that holds the e brake drum on:

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=6400&highlight=e+brake

Oldmopar is right, I would wipe down the transmission with a rag and some mineral spirits and find out just what is leaking first.

[p24-1953]

  Don Coatney said:

How do you know it was almost empty and how did you fill it?

well when i pulled the drain plug only about 2 cups of oil came out... i think that pretty empty.. i filled it up to the filler whole like the man. says

[billwillard]

Filled it with what?

[p24-1953]

  billwillard said:

Filled it with what?

80-90 WT

I SHOULD HAVE USED SOMETHING THICKER SO IT DIDNT LEAK. HONEY MIGHT DO

[Don Coatney]

  Normspeed said:

Hope someone here knows a good trick to get that seal out. Or, you might find the correct puller at a rental yard, or even pay a trans shop to do the seal if they have the puller. Also check out post #10 at this thread, for a good way to loosen the big nut that holds the e brake drum on:

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=6400&highlight=e+brake

Oldmopar is right, I would wipe down the transmission with a rag and some mineral spirits and find out just what is leaking first.

Norm;

I am not sure what the seal puller looks like. However check McMaster Carr as they have a selection at a fair price.

[Lou Earle]

Lucas is a very reputable supplier of lubes and sealers. If they make a lube sealer I would try it. I would not put any brake fluid in there might make it to thin. I have seen many a real end leaking around the bolts etc and some Lucas has stopped that.

Also you might just want to run it a bit - like 50 miles park it get your wife's cookie sheet place it under the trans and see what u really have in leakdom.

Ps buy her 2 new ones- that way u get what u want oil catcher and a lot of cookies!

Lou

[Plymouthy Adams]

  Lou Earle said:

Lucas is a very reputable supplier of lubes and sealers. If they make a lube sealer I would try it. I would not put any brake fluid in there might make it to thin. I have seen many a real end leaking around the bolts etc and some Lucas has stopped that.

Also you might just want to run it a bit - like 50 miles park it get your wife's cookie sheet place it under the trans and see what u really have in leakdom.

Ps buy her 2 new ones- that way u get what u want oil catcher and a lot of cookies!

Lou

Does this work on refrigerators also?????

[p24-1953]

  Lou Earle said:

Lucas is a very reputable supplier of lubes and sealers. If they make a lube sealer I would try it. I would not put any brake fluid in there might make it to thin. I have seen many a real end leaking around the bolts etc and some Lucas has stopped that.

Also you might just want to run it a bit - like 50 miles park it get your wife's cookie sheet place it under the trans and see what u really have in leakdom.

Ps buy her 2 new ones- that way u get what u want oil catcher and a lot of cookies!

Lou

those are my cookie sheets im the cook..... so its okay..

as a side note i use carpet squares as my garage protection. being a architect we can order samples. they are 2'x2' with a heavy rubber "stain resistant" backing. they make great padding when working on the car and the can easly be changged out. also they look better than cardboard when the cars out of the garage or cookie sheets