tranny Leaking from what?

Tripp Wilson · 08-27-2004, 03:05 PM

Well my tranny is leaking fluid and I can't figure out from what exactly. Its out the front by the oilpan. Yet when I remove the lower cover there is no oil sitting in the bottom of the bell houseing. The tranny cooler lines are not leaking. It looks like its above the tranny. It leaks onto the starter and then sometimes keeps it from starting do to grouds.

08-27-2004, 04:04 PM

sure its tranny fluid? you checked to see if there is a change in the level on the stick i guess. think there is a freeze plug around that location (above the starter), could be the rings for the oil filter housing are gone (oil blowing from that).

if you checked the lines, fittings, etc...? oil coming down from back of head, back of block somewhere maybe? good luck!

late...

whatsthedeal · 08-27-2004, 10:11 PM

it sounds like blow by out of your dipstick possibly rear main seal leak check if its not engine lubes

Tripp Wilson · 08-29-2004, 07:55 AM

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Originally posted by whatsthedeal:
it sounds like blow by out of your dipstick possibly rear main seal leak check if its not engine lubes

Just did the remain thinking it was that. 2 days later same thing happen. Dripiage. So I checked all the fluids tranny fluid was real low. Filled it up and man dripping even more. Its also red fluid atf III.
So where is the freeze plug? Got a pic?
Also if it were leaking out of the dip stick would it leak that much?
Is there a o-ring or a seal when the dip stick uppers meet the lowers?

XJ Fanatic · 08-29-2004, 10:11 AM

sounds like you put to much fluid in it and its boilin over out of the dipstick

Tripp Wilson · 08-29-2004, 02:41 PM

Nope

eXJperimental · 08-29-2004, 02:45 PM

Clogged vent tube? Gotta vent somewhere.

Mr. MeatCleaver · 08-29-2004, 02:53 PM

How many oil leaks have you had that keep your starter from working?

Tripp Wilson · 08-30-2004, 08:38 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. MeatCleaver:
How many oil leaks have you had that keep your starter from working?

I am still fighting the same problem. I did the rear main and it didn't fix it. I was checking fluids one day and notice the tranny was low. So I filled it up to the line on the stick. So now its tranny fluid that seaps out and gets between the starter and the bell housing and doesnt allow a good constant conenection with the starter. Hence no starting

08-27-2004, 03:05 PM	#1
Tripp Wilson Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 1,596	Well my tranny is leaking fluid and I can't figure out from what exactly. Its out the front by the oilpan. Yet when I remove the lower cover there is no oil sitting in the bottom of the bell houseing. The tranny cooler lines are not leaking. It looks like its above the tranny. It leaks onto the starter and then sometimes keeps it from starting do to grouds. __________________ Aka: Wilson0309 Jeepless

08-29-2004, 10:11 AM	#5
XJ Fanatic I wear a thong Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 16,827	sounds like you put to much fluid in it and its boilin over out of the dipstick __________________ 2002 WJ Overland, 4.7ho, quadradrive, all terrains, all 4 options available 31's The rubicon of the grands... Project Liquid Courage: 94 XJuggy, 44/8.8, 4.10 gears, minispooled f/r, hydro assist, 36" iroks, oba, leaves on all corners, aw4, 231sye'd, 4.0l... stroker and d300 in the works Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend, Proud to be an American Soldier

08-29-2004, 02:41 PM	#6
Tripp Wilson Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 1,596	Nope __________________ Aka: Wilson0309 Jeepless

08-29-2004, 02:45 PM	#7
eXJperimental Trail Guide Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: TEXAS, FT WORTH, that is Posts: 108	Clogged vent tube? Gotta vent somewhere. __________________ The path to hell is paved with least resistance, but those less traveled by shall make a world of difference.<br />--Neil Fallon--Clutch--1993<br /><br />95 XJ, 7" 33x12.5 swampers<br />88 Grand Wag. now installing 4"lift and 31x10.5's

08-29-2004, 02:53 PM	#8
Mr. MeatCleaver Trail Guide Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cotulla, Texas Posts: 3,923	How many oil leaks have you had that keep your starter from working? __________________ 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np231, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. 89 XJ Sport 2door, 4.0, automatic, np242. Dead, currently being torn apart to make my other jeep work. 89 XJ Laredo 4door, 4.0, automatic, np242, sitting on 31" BFG all terrains. DEAD!! 2000 VW Beetle, "AWWWW its so cute!" Low pro's so low look like I'm ridin on blades.

08-27-2004, 04:04 PM	#2
Nonetoosoon Guest Posts: n/a	sure its tranny fluid? you checked to see if there is a change in the level on the stick i guess. think there is a freeze plug around that location (above the starter), could be the rings for the oil filter housing are gone (oil blowing from that). if you checked the lines, fittings, etc...? oil coming down from back of head, back of block somewhere maybe? good luck! late...

08-27-2004, 10:11 PM	#3
whatsthedeal Trail Guide Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 142	it sounds like blow by out of your dipstick possibly rear main seal leak check if its not engine lubes