Date:         Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:50:38 -0700
Reply-To:     kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Mystery Auto Trans leak....Suggestions urgently needed.
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Hello All:

For the last week or so I've had an Auto Transmission
leak in my 1990 Carat that I'm having trouble locating
the exact spot.

Some history...my Torque Converter Seal blew last year
as I was preparing to have the engine replaced... so I
had it replaced at the time of the engine install.

When the Torque Converter Seal blew it was a major
leak-fest...my current leak is gradual...seams like it
is worse as I'm driving...when the van is parked &
idling and I'm under it it isn't much of a distinct
leak. (Made difficult to diagnose with all the mess
under there.)

So, I guess my first question is:
Can a Torque Converter seal leak "gradually"...or is
it always total seal failure?

The transmission drain pan seal seems ok. I'm thinking
it could be a Trans Axle Seal...so I'm going to clean
it off, then put the van on jack stands and run it in
gear to see if the leak is more obvious.

Anyone have experience with a leak like this?
Suggestions?

If it is a trans axle seal what is involved in
replacing one?

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

Kevin





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