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Tranny leak, but what's the cause?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by G59, Aug 30, 2016.

  1. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    At first I thought maybe it was the front main seal but I took the skid plate off today and I saw all of this, thoughts?
     
  2. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Edit!.

    I would start by washing off the leaks at a car wash with degreaser then checking it after a few days.

    It looks like the torque converter seal may be leaking from the input shaft to the trans.

    Often the seal leaks from wear in the oil pump bushing, it can be hard to diagnose.
     
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    Thats a good idea I havent thought of that, I'll clean it all up next time I get the chance and I'll check back at it and be sure to post an update.
     
  4. Aug 31, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    I agree with Bishop .
    A good power spray cleaning to start .
    Judging by the pictures you have posted , it looks like a leak from the front of the truck that blows back with the wind when the truck is moving .
    With this said , do you have more than 1 leak ?
     
  5. Aug 31, 2016 at 7:45 AM
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    I do not, despite seeing all that fluid it only drips down from, if I'm correct, the front main seal. But then again it could be running from another spot.
     
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    it does look like that huh
     

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