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Topic: Leaking Transmission Fluid
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Sparky
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-03-2001 02:23 PM
   
All over the floor from my 68 Torino GT Fastback. This car has been sitting for over three years with no fluid in the transmission. I filled it this morning as I am getting ready to try to roll this engine over for the first time. Exciting yes!!However I have transmision fluid leaking out of the rear driveshaft housing. I don't have the driveshaft in yet as I need a rear Ujoint. Anyone know if this is a dryed out seal problem that can be fixed in the car or did I just get a major step added to my restoration project?? All opinions are appreciated. This is my 1st. restoration and I am pretty green at this!
Thanks. Jim------------------
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 269
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-03-2001 03:17 PM
If you don`t have the driveshaft slip yoke inside of the tailhousing, there is nothing stopping your ATF from leaking out of the tailhousing.
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Sparky
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-03-2001 09:17 PM
Hey Rory,thanks for the reply  I didn't think the driveshaft affected the seal, I will get the rear Ujoint and try that. Also I assumed the transmission was empty and put the full load of fluid in it  . It must have been just under the dipstick because now it is half way up. Could the leak be a built in overflow??? : 68 C4 automatic!
Thanks, Jim
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 269
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-04-2001 02:06 AM
When filling an empty automatic trans,you should put in 4 or 5 quarts & then start the engine to allow the pump inside the transmission to circulate the ATF to all areas needed. The torque convertor alone can hold 2 or 3 quarts, & needs the pump to fill it. That is why you always have the engine running when checking the trans fluid level. If you were to check the trans dipstick after a while with the engine off, the level will be considerably higher than with it running. However, don`t run the engine without the driveshaft in place, or there will big a BIG mess!
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Sparky
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-04-2001 08:51 PM
Thanks Rory!!What a relief  I picked up a ujoint today, just went to put it on and it's the wrong one from the jobber. Tommorrow is another day. If I don't get it on tommorrow night after work it will have to wait a few days. I still have to find a 78 carburator or adaptor plate to allow my 68 carb to fit the 78 manifold before I can start the car. It's getting closer though ,as I have finally been able to turn the engine over and checkout a few things about it. Major step from parts in milk cartons  . Will let you know about the leak as soon as I know. Thanks again for your help.Jim ------------------
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Sparky
Journeyman Posts: 10
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-13-2001 08:58 PM
Well I got the Ujoint installed and realized there was no rear housing seal. No wonder it was leaking. Got a seal and all is well. Thanks for the info and my condolences to all U.S. citizens from Canada.Jim
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