Register Log In

Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting trans fluid leak

Print Thread

trans fluid leak #1619660 07/29/06 05:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 19 X xdetroitx OP New CEG\'er
OP xdetroitx New CEG\'er X Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 19	last week tranny fluid was leaking from the top trans line that goes into the radiator. i tightened it and it stoped leaking but now it is leaking again. was wondering what keeps making this line come loose?

Re: trans fluid leak #1619661 07/30/06 01:02 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	What year, engine, mileage and transmission (auto or manual)? "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: trans fluid leak #1619662 07/30/06 02:14 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,007 Michigan A amarv12_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
amarv12_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,007 Michigan	There's a little o-ring where the line connects to the radiator; it seals the connection. It's possible that the o-ring may have developed a split, and that's why it's leaking. Try replacing the o-ring. 1998 Mystique LS: -2.5 Duratec ATX -Vibrant White -------------------- =Pics= =Info=

Re: trans fluid leak #1619663 07/30/06 03:12 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 19 X xdetroitx OP New CEG\'er
OP xdetroitx New CEG\'er X Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 19	98 contour/115k mile/auto trans v6

Re: trans fluid leak #1619664 07/30/06 09:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 285 Albany area, NY F Figols CEG\'er
Figols CEG\'er F Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 285 Albany area, NY	Originally posted by Tony2005: What year, engine, mileage and transmission (auto or manual)? I didn't know manuals had a cooler in the radiator Parting out 95-97 Contours/Mystiques. Contact me directly at ALFIGOLS@yahoo.com if you're looking for a particular part.

Re: trans fluid leak #1619665 07/30/06 10:35 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 504 Toronto (Woodbridge) M m4gician Veteran CEG\'er
m4gician Veteran CEG\'er M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 504 Toronto (Woodbridge)	gasket probably, check that, if you can because if it is, you'l save yourself hundreds in repair dollars. 1998 Mercury Mystique LS - Looking for SVT EXHAUST, SVT Rear bumper (silver frost) and ANY rocker mouldings (side skirts)

Re: trans fluid leak #1619666 07/30/06 11:59 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by Figols: Originally posted by Tony2005: What year, engine, mileage and transmission (auto or manual)? I didn't know manuals had a cooler in the radiator Standard questions asked when it is not provided. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Moderated by horseydug_dup1, Ray_dup1

Link Copied to Clipboard

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5