[1slowv6]

ok soo i have been having a leak its not like Niagara falls but its steady probably like a drip every 20-30 minutes

i took a picture underneath to show where i think its leaking.

theres like a black rubber plug and that seems to be where oil is collecting and dripping.... i took it out and its just an empty cavity what is that for??





here is a picture of where it is actively dripping i got under there and witnessed it drop from this spot lol

[trashpickinman]

Looks like an automatic transmission, cavity shouldn't be empty but have the torque converter in there. Look a little closer inside an you should see a large "donut" looking thing in there. The rubber plug just covers up the hole to allow access to the TQ converter drain plug; once its rotated around.

Is the fluid redish or black? If it's red it probably transmission fluid. If its blackish, then its probably the rear main seal on the engine block.

[1slowv6]

yeah i was kinda pissed.... noone replys to a serious thread but when someone says what kind of tires should i get theres like 4 billion replys.. o well.

its black so i knew right away it was oil i just am a *cough cough* chevy guy and was not positive how everything bolted up

looks like im gonna have to drop the tranny for this one

has anyone had to do this whats the difficulty? im NOT taking it to a shop to have them charge me 400 bucks for labor when i am perfectly capable of putting a $12 gasket in haha

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by 1slowv6 yeah i was kinda pissed.... noone replys to a serious thread but when someone says what kind of tires should i get theres like 4 billion replys.. o well. its black so i knew right away it was oil i just am a *cough cough* chevy guy and was not positive how everything bolted up looks like im gonna have to drop the tranny for this one has anyone had to do this whats the difficulty? im NOT taking it to a shop to have them charge me 400 bucks for labor when i am perfectly capable of putting a $12 gasket in haha

I love seeing serious tech threads here man. But you've got to remember that most people here are weekend mechanics and don't have a ton of mechanical experience. So threads that get past CAIs, exhaust, and little things that everyone does will get passed over by most people. Just gotta hold out for someone that knows their stuff

That being said, I would agree on it being the rear main seal. Difficulty shouldn't be too bad. Once you've got the transmission dropped you basically just need to remove the seal and put the new one in. I believe putting the new one in is one of the more difficult parts but a rubber mallet should make things a little easier.

[1slowv6]

Originally Posted by mcqueen I love seeing serious tech threads here man. But you've got to remember that most people here are weekend mechanics and don't have a ton of mechanical experience. So threads that get past CAIs, exhaust, and little things that everyone does will get passed over by most people. Just gotta hold out for someone that knows their stuff That being said, I would agree on it being the rear main seal. Difficulty shouldn't be too bad. Once you've got the transmission dropped you basically just need to remove the seal and put the new one in. I believe putting the new one in is one of the more difficult parts but a rubber mallet should make things a little easier.

dead blow hammer = most useful tool in garage

alright well looks like maybe a sunday project. would a haynes manual assist me in this? im sure it would

[GreenMustang00]

I would run dye through the system... That will show you exactly where it's leaking from

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by 1slowv6 dead blow hammer = most useful tool in garage alright well looks like maybe a sunday project. would a haynes manual assist me in this? im sure it would

I'm might. I'm not sure where I put my Hayne's manual or I'd check for you.

[1slowv6]

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00 I would run dye through the system... That will show you exactly where it's leaking from

i know where its leaking from... lol i watched it leak while the car was in the air and then i took a picture and put it on the forum haha

[1slowv6]

Originally Posted by mcqueen I'm might. I'm not sure where I put my Hayne's manual or I'd check for you.

all i really need to know is how to get to the seal, as i dont want to do unnecessary steps plus guides help u out and will let you know of possible things that could go wrong. its just a good idea

i mean a car with 160k ... it should be about time for things like this to be happening

[stephen]

Be careful not to damage the crankshaft seal surface. One way to get the seal out is to drill some small holes in the metal part of the seal and put sheet metal screws in and pry on them. Also put some oil or grease on the lip of the new seal before installing it.