| Tranny fluid leak [message #251816] |
Mon, 09 June 2014 11:53  |
GeorgeRud
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I'm finally getting around to getting my coach out of storage, and luckily we got it started with some fresh gas and luck. It seems the check valve in the fuel pump had gummed up, but the new gas sitting in there for a few days seems to have released it for the time being. A new pump is going to be installed just to be safe, and the oil changed as it's due anyway.
I did notice some fluid leaking under the coach that I believe is transmission fluid. We did install a new Rockwell pan before I put the coach in storage, and I think it may be leaking from there (but we can't get underneath to be sure). As the coach sat for over a year, I'm sure the fluid has totally drained from the torque converter and a dipstick measurement would be quite inaccurate.
If we do need to add transmission fluid (Dexron?) once the engine has warmed up and hopefully pumped fluid back into the torque converter, is it added through the small dipstick tube or is there another fill point? I don't have the coach close by to be able to check myself, and I don't. Want to drive out there and not be able to move the coach again, I wanted to see what I should bring up with me. If it does need to be filled through the tube, I imagine I need a very small funnel or such to pour the trans fluid through.
Any suggestions will be very much appreciated.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Tranny fluid leak [message #251818 is a reply to message #251816] |
Mon, 09 June 2014 12:34  |
Craig Lechowicz
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George,
The fluid does go in through the dipstick tube, and a small funnel definitely helps. If you are very careful, and turn a quart bottle sideways with the main part of it towards the drivers seat, you may be able to put it in without a funnel and not spill any. I think because of converter drain back, mine always leaks more when sitting a long time, than it does if I drive it more frequently, as the higher fluid level from the drain back creates more leak paths.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: Tranny fluid leak [message #251821 is a reply to message #251818] |
Mon, 09 June 2014 13:45 |
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WD0AFQ
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Craig Lechowicz wrote on Mon, 09 June 2014 12:34George,
The fluid does go in through the dipstick tube, and a small funnel definitely helps. If you are very careful, and turn a quart bottle sideways with the main part of it towards the drivers seat, you may be able to put it in without a funnel and not spill any. I think because of converter drain back, mine always leaks more when sitting a long time, than it does if I drive it more frequently, as the higher fluid level from the drain back creates more leak paths.
George, what Craig said. I used to add a pint every 500 or so miles so I got good but still used a small funnel. I have a manny trans now that is not leaking. I would get the engine warmed up then make sure the trans has enough fluid to pull the coach around for a few miles. The trans needs to be warmed up to accurately check the fluid. If it Is only a pint or two low it will be ok. Once you believe tranny is warm, check the fluid level with engine running. Add what you need but don't over fill it.
I am sure those with more expertise will answer your question. I only jumped in should you be in a hurry to do it this afternoon.
Hope you and wife doing ok. Could not find your address on Black List, did I miss it? Wanted to send you something.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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