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leaky trans #1611613 07/17/06 06:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA M mystiquevltwin OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP mystiquevltwin Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA	so while i was rotating the tires and changing the oil today, i noticed that there is a large amount of oil on the transmittion case. its not to the point where it is dripping onto the ground, but the control arm and frame is completly covered in trans oil and as you can see in the photos, a lot of the transmition is too. i was just wondering if this was any kind of concern for me and if so...what could i do? its a 98 mystique with 63K ATX zetec thanks for any help kevin m 98 T-red mystique gs zetec ATX \| my ride \|

Re: leaky trans #1611614 07/17/06 11:58 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	It might be, or it might not really be much of a concern at all. Start by cleaning it up and keep checking it to more clearly define where it is coming from. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: leaky trans #1611615 07/17/06 02:33 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV F fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV	Originally posted by Big Jim: It might be, or it might not really be much of a concern at all. Start by cleaning it up and keep checking it to more clearly define where it is coming from. A full rebuild (no sense pulling a high mileage CD4E only to replace the pump seal) is much more expensive than adding a quart every 1,000 miles ... or so ... depends ... how much oil are you loosing? Is it puddeling under the car at night? How oftern do you check/add fluid? I hope you see where I'm going with this. As long as the trans is running good, I would simply keep an eye on the leak and keep adding fluid. When you are adding a quart or more within a month, then I would consider pulling it for a full rebuild IF you plan on keeping the car. Last edited by fastcougar; 07/17/06 02:38 PM. For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD

Re: leaky trans #1611616 07/17/06 10:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA M mystiquevltwin OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP mystiquevltwin Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA	well as of right now, there are no visible drips on the ground. maybe im over reacting and worrying about nother here. i had the wheel off and i got to looking and al the oi kinda scared me and got me thinking. thanks guys for the help and reassurance haha kevin m 98 T-red mystique gs zetec ATX \| my ride \|

Re: leaky trans #1611617 07/18/06 12:10 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV F fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV	Keep an eye on the trans oil level and add as needed. So, does she shift nicely? How many miles on the trans/car? For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD

Re: leaky trans #1611618 07/18/06 05:28 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA M mystiquevltwin OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP mystiquevltwin Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,118 pittsburgh PA	yeah, i will be checking it often. there are 63K on the trans/engine/car and it still shifts great! (for an ATX lol) no slipping or hard shifts whatsoever. kevin m 98 T-red mystique gs zetec ATX \| my ride \|

Re: leaky trans #1611619 07/18/06 05:26 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV F fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
fastcougar_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,336 Kearneysville, WV	Yes, you are being a little paranoid here ... just check the trans oil level with every oil change or at each gas fillup ... if it's not dripping on the ground, you should have nothing to worry about. For Sale: 1997 Explorer XLT V8 AWD

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