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Topic: Transmission Fluid Fountain
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Rickyrod1
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-22-2004 12:48 AM
   
Soon after I decided to go out for a quick drive with my father my new old Mustang decided to spray & smoke the universe with tranny fluid. Smoke was flowing and by the time we rode the 9 miles back home must of the fluid was gone. Needles to say - it is not shifting. I just bought a new modulator valve which I plan to install tomorrow or Sunday. I am not even sure that I am on the right track. Any insight into this mess?------------------
Ricky
1970 Convertible-302-Auto
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grourown420
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posted 05-22-2004 02:42 AM
Any idea on where it's leaking? Be easier to tell whats wrong if you could find it.------------------
I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289 2bbl with Thorley's
C4
279 Gears on 14s for now
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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Rickyrod1
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-22-2004 08:44 AM
I am going under the car today...------------------
Ricky
1970 Convertible-302-Auto
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22182
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-24-2004 09:20 PM
I had a line split on my 68 with a C4,local tranny shop bent a new line for less than 30 bucks and installed.
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Rickyrod1
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-24-2004 11:50 PM
OK I found the leak. It seems to be the front seal area of the transmission. It is between the trans and the engine. It was rebuilt in 11/2003 so it is out of the 90 days warranty. What kind of expenses should I expect? I am trying to keep my excitement level high after 23 days of ownership.------------------
Ricky
1970 Convertible-302-Auto [This message has been edited by Rickyrod1 (edited 05-24-2004).]
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page62
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: San Antonio, TX
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-25-2004 09:43 AM
Get on the phone, start calling around. Ask how much it would be to replace the front seal. (That's what you need.) You'll be surprised at how much different estimates will run.Avoid those places with the Big Yellow Pages Ads and multiple locations. Those stores pay hefty franchise fees, and you'll be supplementing that cost! I'd suggest doing it yourself, but it involves removing the transmission...
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Rickyrod1
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-25-2004 10:31 PM
Thanks for the input. Off to the shop I go...------------------
Ricky
1970 Convertible-302-Auto
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