Please tell me this is nothing to be worried about!

amphibrecon · March 26th, 2007, 03:17 AM

I was checking underneath my car today, just trying to become familiar with everything, and saw something that concerned me.

Okay bare with me I'm still a newbie, so some of the verbage may be off.

At the rear of my tranny where the drive shaft yoke connects to the driveshaft, there was a small bead of tranny fluid on the transmission housing and I also noticed that the boot around the yoke looked like it had tranny fluid on it (on the bottom). Is that a problem? My car has never had any leaks. I wiped the fluid off and checked it again about 40 minutes later and NO new fluid had collected. So what do ya think?

I do not know if this has anything to do with it, but my front end was elevated up on ramps prior to finding the fluid and after i wiped it off.

ANOTHER QUESTION!

I also saw that there appeared to be oil or something coming somehow from my mufflers! Is this possible? How I saw it was that there was this black $h!T all over my rear suspension. It wasn't watery or anything it was more gooey than anything mixed with road dirt. I checked the welds at the back of the muffer to the end pipes and they seem alright, except for being alittle rusted, that's what sucks about Hawaii everything rusts!!!

So seriously if anyone can tell me what is going on I would appreciate it, thanks.

DrHolliday · March 26th, 2007, 04:43 AM

Tranny fluid should leak out the back of the trans even if it was tipped back... might have a rear main seal thats going bad... If its an auto it could be the tranny pan gasket.

As for the stuff on your suspension... I'd have to see it to know what your talking about...

And the rust isn't too bad here in hawaii... as long as you don't live by the beach, lol.

amphibrecon · March 26th, 2007, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Tranny fluid should leak out the back of the trans even if it was tipped back... might have a rear main seal thats going bad... If its an auto it could be the tranny pan gasket.

As for the stuff on your suspension... I'd have to see it to know what your talking about...

And the rust isn't too bad here in hawaii... as long as you don't live by the beach, lol.

You said tranny fluid "should leak out" did you mean "shouldn't?"

ATLmustang · March 26th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Is it an auto or manual? b/c i have a manual and my yoke that connects the tranny to the drive shaft had a bad seal and i had to have it replaced. i would check the trans fluid level and make sure that its not low and then maybe have it looked at. and the rear end being dirty might be from a breather ontop of the axle that lets air out and can cause it to sweat around that area. i noticed i have some grim bulilt up around my rear end so check that out to just clean it up good and keep your eye on it

Casper98GT · March 26th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Yes tranny fluid can leak out of youre tailshaft seal but if it drips all the time the seal is bad

Gummy fluid on the mufflers indicates you have a bad pinion seal.

Vabeachmustang · March 26th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Tranny fluid should leak out the back of the trans even if it was tipped back... might have a rear main seal thats going bad... If its an auto it could be the tranny pan gasket.

As for the stuff on your suspension... I'd have to see it to know what your talking about...

And the rust isn't too bad here in hawaii... as long as you don't live by the beach, lol.

I love K-bay. My first tour of duty in the Navy was at the Makalapa clinic in Pearl.

MustangMatt96GT · March 26th, 2007, 12:40 PM

Yeah the pinion seal is a 100 dollar fix! Some shops will want to take out the rear gears and differental and pinion gear to fix it, but it is not need. You can drop the driveshaft and put in a new seal. No need to tear into the rear end.

DrHolliday · March 26th, 2007, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by amphibrecon

You said tranny fluid "should leak out" did you mean "shouldn't?"

Yes, sorry for the typo, ment shouldn't

amphibrecon · March 26th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Thanks, I guess I should go get both looked at just in case. I checked on the tranny fluid leak today, and after my car sat all night, about 12 hours there was no new sign of any tranny fluid. But as far as the pinion seal, since I'm getting new gears anyway, should I just go ahead and get the new gears installed now? So both the seal and gears can be done at one time? Thanks again everyone.

Oh yeah until I get it into the shop for the rear end should I take it easy on the driving? Not that I'm always giving it the GAS!!!

amphibrecon · March 26th, 2007, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Originally Posted by amphibrecon

You said tranny fluid "should leak out" did you mean "shouldn't?"

Yes, sorry for the typo, ment shouldn't

No problem DOC!!! CORPSMAN UP!!!!!!!!

the real shocker · March 26th, 2007, 06:15 PM

you can buy a double lipped pinion seal from any local parts store for $10-15...i had to replace mine when i bought my car and did it again when i replaced my gears.... Then several quarts of rear end fluid....

drop the drive shaft, and replace the seal.... takes about 45 minutes

(it also helps to have an impact gun)

DrHolliday · March 26th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Hey amp, where are you planning to go to get your gears done? Mines already scheduled to get done at Four Wheel Parts... It was the only place I could find, lol.

Also, do you know of a dyno tuner on the island?

MustangMatt96GT · March 26th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Yeah dude do the gears at the same time as the pinion seal, that way you dont have to pay twice on a rear pinion seal.

ujslost · March 27th, 2007, 12:00 AM

Your probly not going to see fluid coming from the rear trans seal again until you drive it and then park it and check it again.

You can put both those seals (rear tranny seal & pinion seal) in yourself if you are even a tiny bit mechanically inclined.

amphibrecon · March 27th, 2007, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Hey amp, where are you planning to go to get your gears done? Mines already scheduled to get done at Four Wheel Parts... It was the only place I could find, lol.

Also, do you know of a dyno tuner on the island?

A place in Waipio called "NAKAS" he does alot of work on Mustangs for guys I work with.

amphibrecon · March 27th, 2007, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by ujslost

Your probly not going to see fluid coming from the rear trans seal again until you drive it and then park it and check it again.

You can put both those seals (rear tranny seal & pinion seal) in yourself if you are even a tiny bit mechanically inclined.

Thanks Bro' I have those two big A$$ Ford Work Shop Manuals, should that be able to show me how to do it correctly, I am a tiny bit inclined.

DrHolliday · March 27th, 2007, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by amphibrecon

A place in Waipio called "NAKAS" he does alot of work on Mustangs for guys I work with.

So your going to them for gears I take it? Do they have a dyno also?

The reason I ask is I'm planning to put a KB on my car in the next 2 weeks or so

neckbonekat · March 27th, 2007, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Originally Posted by amphibrecon

A place in Waipio called "NAKAS" he does alot of work on Mustangs for guys I work with.

So your going to them for gears I take it? Do they have a dyno also?

The reason I ask is I'm planning to put a KB on my car in the next 2 weeks or so

KB!!!

amphibrecon · March 27th, 2007, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Originally Posted by amphibrecon

A place in Waipio called "NAKAS" he does alot of work on Mustangs for guys I work with.

So your going to them for gears I take it? Do they have a dyno also?

The reason I ask is I'm planning to put a KB on my car in the next 2 weeks or so

Sorry it took so long to get back, I was at work. Well now I don't know if i am going to NAKAS. I was talking with another friend of mine at work, who has a Mustang, I hadn't seen in a while so he didn't even know I got my Mustang. But anyway he gave me the number to another guy, so I want to check this one out. He said if I dropped his name the guy would give me a good price on whatever. Supposedly all this guy does is build Mustangs! Supposedly he is known to have built one of the fastest ones here on the islands, but we'll see. Works here for Ford but has his own garage at his home, even a lift.

NAKAS does have a Dyno. I thought they would work with me on using the tuner I have now, but they told me if I wanted a Dyno ran I would have to purchase a tuner from them. They wouldn't just give me a tune with my tuner, so that kinda sucked! But anyway I want to check this new contact out and see what he says. I doubt I will be able to see him until next Monday. If he sounds legite do you want me to let you know?

amphibrecon · March 27th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Everyone thanks again for all the knowledge. Well drove it to work parked it and came back about 6 hours later, didn't find any evidence of tranny leak anywhere. But I am going to have it checked on my next days off, or either get the parts and fix it

LOL. Either way I want this new guy I found to check it out.

March 26th, 2007, 03:17 AM	#1
amphibrecon Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 259 iTrader: 0 reviews	Please tell me this is nothing to be worried about! I was checking underneath my car today, just trying to become familiar with everything, and saw something that concerned me. Okay bare with me I'm still a newbie, so some of the verbage may be off. At the rear of my tranny where the drive shaft yoke connects to the driveshaft, there was a small bead of tranny fluid on the transmission housing and I also noticed that the boot around the yoke looked like it had tranny fluid on it (on the bottom). Is that a problem? My car has never had any leaks. I wiped the fluid off and checked it again about 40 minutes later and NO new fluid had collected. So what do ya think? I do not know if this has anything to do with it, but my front end was elevated up on ramps prior to finding the fluid and after i wiped it off. ANOTHER QUESTION! I also saw that there appeared to be oil or something coming somehow from my mufflers! Is this possible? How I saw it was that there was this black $h!T all over my rear suspension. It wasn't watery or anything it was more gooey than anything mixed with road dirt. I checked the welds at the back of the muffer to the end pipes and they seem alright, except for being alittle rusted, that's what sucks about Hawaii everything rusts!!! So seriously if anyone can tell me what is going on I would appreciate it, thanks. __________________ YOUR DAYS OF FINGER BANGIN' OLD MARY JANE ROTTEN CROTCH THROUGH HER PRETTY PINK PANTIES ARE OVER!!! DO YOU MAGGOTS UNDERSTAND!!!!!!

March 26th, 2007, 04:43 AM	#2
DrHolliday Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Port, NC Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tranny fluid should leak out the back of the trans even if it was tipped back... might have a rear main seal thats going bad... If its an auto it could be the tranny pan gasket. As for the stuff on your suspension... I'd have to see it to know what your talking about... And the rust isn't too bad here in hawaii... as long as you don't live by the beach, lol. __________________ Mustangless atm 2006 2500 HD Diesel. Built allison trans and other goodies

March 26th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#5
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes tranny fluid can leak out of youre tailshaft seal but if it drips all the time the seal is bad Gummy fluid on the mufflers indicates you have a bad pinion seal. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

March 26th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah the pinion seal is a 100 dollar fix! Some shops will want to take out the rear gears and differental and pinion gear to fix it, but it is not need. You can drop the driveshaft and put in a new seal. No need to tear into the rear end. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

March 26th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#9
amphibrecon Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 259 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I guess I should go get both looked at just in case. I checked on the tranny fluid leak today, and after my car sat all night, about 12 hours there was no new sign of any tranny fluid. But as far as the pinion seal, since I'm getting new gears anyway, should I just go ahead and get the new gears installed now? So both the seal and gears can be done at one time? Thanks again everyone. Oh yeah until I get it into the shop for the rear end should I take it easy on the driving? Not that I'm always giving it the GAS!!! __________________ YOUR DAYS OF FINGER BANGIN' OLD MARY JANE ROTTEN CROTCH THROUGH HER PRETTY PINK PANTIES ARE OVER!!! DO YOU MAGGOTS UNDERSTAND!!!!!!

March 26th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#4
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is it an auto or manual? b/c i have a manual and my yoke that connects the tranny to the drive shaft had a bad seal and i had to have it replaced. i would check the trans fluid level and make sure that its not low and then maybe have it looked at. and the rear end being dirty might be from a breather ontop of the axle that lets air out and can cause it to sweat around that area. i noticed i have some grim bulilt up around my rear end so check that out to just clean it up good and keep your eye on it

March 26th, 2007, 06:15 PM	#11
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	you can buy a double lipped pinion seal from any local parts store for $10-15...i had to replace mine when i bought my car and did it again when i replaced my gears.... Then several quarts of rear end fluid.... drop the drive shaft, and replace the seal.... takes about 45 minutes (it also helps to have an impact gun) __________________

March 26th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#12
DrHolliday Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Port, NC Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey amp, where are you planning to go to get your gears done? Mines already scheduled to get done at Four Wheel Parts... It was the only place I could find, lol. Also, do you know of a dyno tuner on the island? __________________ Mustangless atm 2006 2500 HD Diesel. Built allison trans and other goodies

March 26th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#13
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah dude do the gears at the same time as the pinion seal, that way you dont have to pay twice on a rear pinion seal. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

March 27th, 2007, 12:00 AM	#14
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Your probly not going to see fluid coming from the rear trans seal again until you drive it and then park it and check it again. You can put both those seals (rear tranny seal & pinion seal) in yourself if you are even a tiny bit mechanically inclined. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

March 27th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#20
amphibrecon Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 259 iTrader: 0 reviews	Everyone thanks again for all the knowledge. Well drove it to work parked it and came back about 6 hours later, didn't find any evidence of tranny leak anywhere. But I am going to have it checked on my next days off, or either get the parts and fix it LOL. Either way I want this new guy I found to check it out. __________________ YOUR DAYS OF FINGER BANGIN' OLD MARY JANE ROTTEN CROTCH THROUGH HER PRETTY PINK PANTIES ARE OVER!!! DO YOU MAGGOTS UNDERSTAND!!!!!!

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Forums at Modded Mustangs Advertisement Advertisement

Threads Similar to: Please tell me this is nothing to be worried about!
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
please help, i'm worried	89lx5.0	5.0 Mustangs	12	October 21st, 2007 10:36 PM
WORRIED	criptez	V6 Mustangs	12	June 5th, 2007 11:22 AM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:51 AM.
Contact Us - Modded Mustangs - Privacy Statement - Top
Modded Mustangs is ©2005-2008, All Rights Reserved, And is Not Affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Forum is powered by vBulletin ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Ent. Ltd. & SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2 ©2009, Crawlability, Inc.