Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:13:13 -0400
Reply-To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
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Well, this no leak product worked again. When I put it in there was
enough oil slinging out of the bellhousing to make a pretty good mess
of everything in that area. Same as last time, it took 100 miles for
the leak to stop and it really does seem to be completely
stopped. All the oily areas in the "sling zone" are now pretty much
dry. There is residue of course, but it is not wet. As mentioned in
my original email, the product is called "No Leak" from Gold Eagle
Co. It comes in a bottle that has a tube about 6" long that pulls
out of the cap which makes it very easy to put in the dipstick tube
with no funnel. This is probably why I bought it the first
time. Your mileage may vary. Maybe my particular tranny problem is
suited for this product to repair it? Maybe it is pure coincidence
that it has stopped leaking twice after I used it? I did find record
that the time I had the big leak was in June 2007, probably only 10k
miles ago.
I seek list wisdom on cleaning the oily residue off of the items that
have been sprayed with hot ATF. I especially would like to prevent
damage to the hoses, thermostat housing, wiring harnesses in that
area. Should I even clean it? If so with what? I was thinking
maybe some purple degreaser cleaner in some dilution, mop it around
with a brush and rinse with hot water?
Edward
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>Edward Maglott
>Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:48 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
>
>It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried
>to climb an extended grade in D rather than 2 after a day of hot
>driving. Full throttle, ~3200rpms. I don't do that
>anymore. Anyway, I bought a "snake oil" product called "no leak"
>from the Gold Eagle Co. and dang if it didn't work! So this has been
>a cold winter and I haven't driven the van much until a nice little
>trip this weekend, maybe 150 miles with some mtn climbing on the way
>home. The leak is not as bad as the time several years ago, but it
>is dripping too much to stand. I'm going to first try this miracle
>product on it again. If that doesn't work, the next step is to
>replace that Torque Converter seal. I've pulled the trans out
>before, but what would I need to do to replace that seal, other than
>actually replacing it? Do I need to do anything to the TC mating surface?
>
>Thanks,
>Edward
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