WTF? #!?@ tranny leak

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

>From: "Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>
>common leaks
>1. speedo cable grommet

which one is this? that big plastic thing, or the little o-ring around the 
base of the cable?

>2. driveflange seals

nope, definitely from a different place

>3. selector shaft seal

that's what i originally thought. cleaned it good though, it wasn't it.

>4. pushrod seal

where would this leak from?

>
>If your tranny is overfilled it will definitely cause leaks. check the 
>level.

yeah, i think it's about right now.

then clean and look for leaks. sometimes all of the above
>mentioned parts can be good but the speedo cable sheathing will leak if its 
>cracked. HTH

hmm. noticed the sheathing was cracked, but didn't think anything of it. 
still don't see why it would intermittently leak from the top of the tranny 
when the car is just sitting there. maybe some capillary action of the fluid 
up the cable? maybe i'll try replacing the cable and all seals around that 
area...

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>Chris DeLong
>Fine Tuning
>206.367.5503
>Seattle, WA USA
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-Michael Abatzis
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