Transmission Leak Please Read...

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-11-2003, 04:25 AM

ok i got a fuckin transmission leak i know that and i have to refill it every week now i dont know if its big or little but could anyone give me a real estimate of how much it would be to fix it? like a real estimate....or a price range of how much it would be also tell me if u dont think it will need a new tranny cause i dont got money for that! EXPENSIVE... well anyways it wont go in first sometimes cause it gets so low on motor oil so much sometimes i refill it like every week pretty much...

**shepherd79** · 04-11-2003, 04:33 AM

what kind trany do you have?
i am sure it will cost around $1000- 1500 if you take it to s shop.
if you do it yourself around 250-500 depends on trany price.

**AccordEpicenter** · 04-11-2003, 02:17 PM

torque converter seal between torque converter (duh) and engine... Who knows where is it leaking out of, between the engine and tranny? It could be a $20 seal

**88LXi/87CRXSi** · 04-11-2003, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by XXFearThisXX
... well anyways it wont go in first sometimes cause it gets so low on motor oil so much sometimes i refill it like every week pretty much...

Since you said motor oil, I'm gonna assume you have a manual trans. It could just be your axle shaft seals like AccordEpicenter said. Can you see where it's leaking from?

-Steve

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-11-2003, 06:22 PM

i look up under the car and its soaked in between the transmission plus i have a bad transmission mount i gotta replace i heard its like 40 bucks for a new one

**POS carb** · 04-11-2003, 10:57 PM

the price depends on wherre it's leaking from. If it's the input shaft seal (probably) it's a cheap seal but expensive labor, like $200 I'd estimate. If it's on the side it could be a simple gasket and a few hand wrenches. Once mine was leaking from a loosse bolt on the valve body.

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-11-2003, 11:43 PM

hmm lot of things that could be wrong other then a transmission leak huh lot of seals lol i would have to find someone to tell me which seal it is for sure not someone that would say i just need a whole new fucking transmission

**maxoutracer** · 04-12-2003, 02:08 AM

well u don't need new transmission, unless you gear are messed up. get some engine degresser spray it everywhere under the car, hose it down. now it should be clean n shit, drive around and check under the car where the leak coming from. hopefully it's axle shaft seals, if it's your rear main seal, i guess you will need to drop that tranny and replace that seal...

**AccordEpicenter** · 04-12-2003, 03:35 AM

im thinking torque converter seal... or axle shaft seals in the diff housing

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-12-2003, 04:06 AM

well i heard cleaning the engine could cause it to not start ive never done it but i would like to do it but would it be safe? could u give me a little more info on how to do it like do i need to cover up any parts? or do i spray everything? with degreaser and then water spray hose?

**cruznz** · 04-12-2003, 03:13 PM

cover your alternator before cleaning and try to avoid high pressure cleaning on electrical connectors

I agree with accordepicenter ,i'd say it was input shaft/convertor seal is leaking especially if it looks like its leaking out from bottom of bellhousing unless it looks noticable that its coming from axle seals

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-12-2003, 08:41 PM

hmm ok its 1 of 3 different seals is what everyone is saying its either my input shaft seal or axle shaft seal or torque converter seal im not a mechanic and im not gonna be able to fix it i only know basics of fixing stuff im not able to fix a transmissions seals or seal* but anyone know if i could take it to a transmission place without them telling me it needs a new transmission and to just be honest and say its one of the seals like u all are saying also if anyone could post pictures if where these seals are located that would HELP ALOT... in getting someone to understand what seals to fix thanx for your time..

**inflikti0n** · 04-13-2003, 04:40 AM

find a reputable shop..they should be straight shooters and not rip you off. But honestly...dropping the tranny and replacing the seals with a Hayne's manual is easy, and even a first timer can drop it replace the seals with an extra set of hands in a day, I did, and i've never touched a FWD tranny before. While you have it out, replace all the seals, they'll cost you about $50 for all of them. If you're on a budget and want to fix up a 3g, you better learn how to turn your own wrenches.

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-13-2003, 08:21 PM

well if its that easy then ill try it but think u could post some pics of where the seals are or anybody?

**cruznz** · 04-14-2003, 03:36 AM

i've got an auto trans sitting on the floor,...i can take pic's if someone wants to post

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-14-2003, 10:57 AM

could someone PLZ POST THE PICS FOR HIM!!

**XXFearThisXX** · 04-15-2003, 01:25 PM

My Email is [email protected] if anybody gots pics of it

**ACCORD EX** · 04-15-2003, 03:00 PM

damn i didn't notice that thread !
send them to [email protected] ! ( not zipped )
and i 'll host them for you and put them here for everyone to view !

MIKE

**Elijah** · 04-16-2003, 05:54 PM

so what does it mean if you put tranny fluid in and it all comes out right away? This isnt Elijah its his wife? I cant take pics obviously!

**maxoutracer** · 04-16-2003, 07:39 PM

i had a problem with my 89 LXi in the past when it was so low it scrapped the tranny bottom so bad and crack the casing, lol...

XXFearThisXX - cover your distrubtor, alternator, and pretty much the electroic wires. here some sample pic when i clean my friend 87 RS.

here my friend engine, super dirty!!!

disconnect you battery, cover up the distrubtor, spray engine degresser, let it sit for 15 min, then hose it down!

start up the engine, let it run with the hood close for 10 min, wa la! open it up and this what u will see, super clean engine bay!

here a pic of my engine bay, fair ez...

question? PM...

**Elijah** · 04-17-2003, 09:28 PM

I think that is what happened to mine! Cause it wont hold any fluid at all!!

**ACCORD EX** · 04-25-2003, 02:52 PM

here is a pic ! very late i know !

MIKE

**AccordEpicenter** · 04-25-2003, 03:47 PM

yay finally...

**ACCORD EX** · 04-25-2003, 11:24 PM

MIKE

**rocky2** · 04-26-2003, 05:26 AM

bring car and floor jack to car wash. jack up front of car and spray only bottom area with engine/trans running try not to shoot up spray to top of bay. Just be safe. If you do happen to spray engine wires and engine dies out wait till it all drys out 3-4 hours then try to start, then watch where fresh oil is leaking from on some test runs