Thanks man! If I do decide to do it this will be my weekend project, instead of traveling north

 

So now you have a whole week to order a B&M drain plug.

 

And TCC/OD Solenoid. Think I might give the dealer a call tomorrow and see how much they are....

 

Your kidding right? In that case add in removal of VB to labor.

 

I meant order the part in post #17. Right?

 

Yea that's the part, but I'd clean everything first and make sure thats where the leak is coming from. The linkage can leak too, and that seal is replaceable from the outside.

 

Look for any other "soft goods" to just replace too. Additionally, I'd add studs/bolts/etc. to the list. Always good to come across breaking bolts as a part of disassembly or installation.... ask me how I know.

The worst part is discovering you need a part....and its not in your bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck bro. Pictures aplenty expected.

 

Welp, the truck is screaming it's outta gas and will be sitting until the leaking part is replaced, I'm gonna clean it up and verify the leak location before I go spending. I did call the local dealer, provided we're talking about the same part they have one in stock for $128.

I'm confident the leak is coming from the TCC/OD Solenoid Assembly but I'm TIRED of fixing the wrong part, so will be checking to be double sure.

 

You guys all seen how mucky my dust plate was from the rear main seal and oil pan gasket i did. my tranny kinda looks really dirty like that the connector is pretty caked the way stewies is. how would i clean this with brake cleaner just spray it and rinse it off? or scrub with a brush as well? i want to clean it all but am afraid because of the electrical connectors.

Stewie: im glad your getting to the route of your problem good luck with the solenoid and Oring.

 

Hit it with brake cleaner. (ignition OFF) no need to rinse. Brake Cleaner evaporates quite nicely.