Date:         Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Auto Trans Cooler - question
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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Jeff, if the transmission cooler was leaking from the seals it would be
leaking Tranny Fluid (ATF) not antifreeze.  So either you have a hose
leak or the cooler has a hole in it if it is leaking antifreeze.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> I finally got the engine all hooked up and ready to go in Grover - it will
> nto fire up - but that isn't my question.
>
> I noticed after filling it with coolant that there is leaking near the trans
> cooler - I checked the hoses and everything is tight and not leaking there.
> I was wondering if there is a possibility that the seals where it connects
> to the trans are bad - if they are easily replaceable.
>
> I think you all see what I'm getting at - considering the price of replacing
> that thing I am really hoping it's the possibility there are seal issues -
> it did not leak before the engine transplant - but we did take the trans out
> and clean it so I'm open to the possibility I disturbed something while
> doing that.
>
> Any words of wisdom or advice are greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>
>