whew, it's been a minute but im back.

Took care of the leak yesterday, or so i hope. I'll let you know after I finish filling the trans up. Dropped the pan, tried using RTV as recommended by someone, didnt work so well cuz I didnt apply it correctly (or so I think) so i dropped it again and reused the rubber gasket I had pulled out. Torqued it all to spec and it hasnt dripped so far. I need to top the trans off still w a couple qts of fluid so it is hard to say for sure if it is fixed, but it was dripping before at the same level of fluid it is at now.

As for the brake,s going to bleed those hopefully tonight, waiting for my helper to get back. Anyone know off the top of your head what size tubing will fit on the bleeder valve? just wondering, going to go under there soon and check either way.

thanks

 

Marie ann Desbois,
A lot of good ideas are previously posted in this thread such as checking the o-ring around the transmission filler tube to make sure you don't have a leak where the tube meets the tranny. Checking to make sure all the seals are tightened down properly using the correct bolt torque and in a worse case scenario you could have a crack in the transmission casing which could leak. Good luck, let us know how it goes?

issakar,
Not sure about the exact size of the hose needed but the bleeder valve is about the diameter of a Bic pen, or a little smaller, if that helps any. Hopefully that tranny pan won't leak since you re-used the same seal. When you change your transmission fluid you are always supposed to buy a new seal since the old ones not only get damaged sometimes during removal but it also creates a better seal between the pan and the tranny so you don't have a leak. As gaskets age and remain in the same position for a long time they will tend to stay that way when you remove them and sometimes leak when you re-install them as they cannot always go back in the same exact position leaving a gap in one or more spots which can cause a leak. It is good that you used RTV sealant though, that should help fill up any gaps. New transmission seals are made to be sold cheap as they are a very often used product and cost anywhere from $2-$10 depending on where you get it and what packaging is used and shipping etc. Good luck with the tranny and your brakes, don't be afraid to give us an update, lol.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

 

well I spoke too soon. Checked it this morning and things were dry. Checked it after work today (8 hours later) and saw it had been dripping. lame. Guess it's time to get back under there and see whats up.

 

We have had a lot of trouble with the rubber gaskets and have always had to go back to a cork one. Just a suggestion.

 

hmm, really? That's an interesting bit of information. I may give that a shot.

So, does anyone recommend using any kind of additional sealer with this? I was under the impression that combining a gasket w/ RTV was a bad idea, so just wondering.

Thanks!

 

So this leak only happens after the truck sits. It could be the torque converter draining back into the pan. Is that a normal condition?

 

What I recommend is to use the RTV spray super thin and it is sticky like glue to help hold the gasket on the pan too.

Cork is good but can dry out. Rubber sucks A$$.

The best gasket is the Mopar one, thick plastic with a good O-Ring type of seal on it.

 

issakar,
Well he may be crazy but he's right, lol.

For the "So this leak only happens after the truck sits. It could be the torque converter draining back into the pan. Is that a normal condition?" post, not sure if you mean draining from the converter to the pan is normal or if you mean if it leaking when that happens is normal. No leak is ever normal regardless. Sometimes things "sweat" a certain amount, but leaking is never normal. Not sure about the torque converter draining situation, crazy might know that one.

 

Howdy Mopar. I was asking if the torque converter draining back into the pan is a normal condition. I know a leak isn't! lol :P that's why it's driving me nutz. I am moving on dropping this pan and redoing this work 4 times now. I'm getting pretty good at it.

Where is a good place to get the Mopar gasket? Any idea on the price? I am thinking I may give that a shot.

Now that I think about it, one thing I noticed is what looked like some pitting on the pan/case. I'll snap a pic next time I drop the pan and show you what I mean. It looks like some kind if wear or something. I'm hoping it's not allowing just enough gap for fluid to seep out. :-o

Thanks!

 

Best place is your local Dodge dealership parts department.