Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:22:27 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
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Good going there Edward.
I'll have to try some of that stuff out sometime.
on the cleaning ..
I like your plan just fine.
want to mention that 'one hose' that goes across the top of the torque
converter area.
Those commonly deteriorate pretty nicely from heat and oil fumes coming out
of the TC area...
that's if 1986 to 1991 2.1 engine ...forgot which engine you have.
I don't think the 1.9 has this issue.
if 2.1 engine ...
after you get the the oil cleaned off that hose ..
you might try rigging some heat and oil fumes shield for it.
I have run that hose through 'hot air tube' ....flexible metal pipe ...
like what's used on VW Bugs ...where cooling fan air is running into the
heater boxes ...
that's one application ...
shiny metal flexible tube is also used on many cars for warm air intake to
the air filter..
so shouldn't be too hard to find. ..
but I would do 'something' to protect that hose.
Scott
www.turbovans.com '
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:13 PM
Subject: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
> 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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