[FWDLK] TRANS FRONT SEAL LEAK--MAYBE NOT

[DOLORES ECKERSON <eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Members

I discovered something, just wanted to pass it along.

Has anyone had their torqueflite rebuilt,,,only to find that you have a 
minor front seal leak????

Well, MAYBE ITS NOT THE FRONT SEAL!

I have a recent rebuild that had an immediate minor 'front seal leak'.
At least that is what I thought.
After a year I decided to bite the bullet and pull the trans and replace 
the seal.

UREAKA--IT WAS NOT THE SEAL!!
Apparently the re builder lost one of the ALUMINUM flat washers for the 
front pump housing bolts and saw a steel lock washer on the floor---and 
decided to use it.
NG!!
The front pump housing bolts are 'WET BOLTS'
i.e.: the entire length of the bolt feels pump pressure.

The only thing preventing a leak to the outside world is a good seal 
beteween the bolt head and housing.
HENCE Mother Mo par used an ALUMINUM washer under the bolt head.

That was the leak.  I would imagine a steel washer may or may not keep 
the seal and prevent a leak,,,but use aluminum and some silicone .

ED ECKERSON
LI  NY

*************************************************************

To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to
http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=l-forwardlook&A=1