Hi Garrett-
That seems to be pretty normal for all auto's, my theory is that the
fluid from the torque converter seems to drain down back into the pan after
about a week or two and raises the level to where it begins to leak out the front
seal. Now that I write that theory down I’m not sure if it makes any sense!
Anyhow, if you start 'em and drop it through the gears once a week just
sitting still with the brake on seems to solve it. Warm days seem to be worse J.
A sheet of old cardboard works well . . .
-Bob
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Sent: Tuesday, October
21, 2008 10:08 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] More Transmission questions..
What might cause a bunch of transmission fluid to drain out of the
transmission if my car is sitting for a while on level ground? The car
is a
57 Dodge with a Powerflite. I'm pretty sure the mystery fluid was
transmission fluid and I have no idea if it was a slow leak or all
dumped
out at once, but I have not seen or heard of (from previous owner) the
car
doing this before. The car sat in my driveway/parking lot in the condo
for
a few weeks and I didn't really notice any tranny type fluid underneath
it
at all. After moving the car to a garage, it probably sat for a month
or
two and when pulling out, I noticed the puddle underneath the car.
Anything in particular I should look for? Or has anyone had a similar
problem?
Any ideas appreciated.
Garrett
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