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true about the fluid pressure- be sure to use the soft aluminum or modern coated steel washers on the frt pump housing- JUST.... NEVER USE SILICONE ON OR AROUND A TRANSMISSION!
silicone has become this mistaken product use to help gaskets- its purpose is to REPLACE a gasket.... as in using instead of valley end gaskets, or use where gaskets meet eachother and on steel valley pans.
atf's and the likewise- just like gasoline- soften and destroy silicone [vinegar based] materials
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From: DOLORES ECKERSON <eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 5:27 am Subject: [FWDLK] TRANS FRONT SEAL LEAK--MAYBE NOT 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 ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options,
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