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Hole in Transmission....

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Benosaurus, May 31, 2023.

  1. May 31, 2023 at 4:19 AM
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    Benosaurus

    Benosaurus [OP] New Member

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    I got a wild hair and decided it was time for new fluids before summer hits. I'm glad I did as I found a hole at the front of the transmission. Any ideas what caused this?

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  2. May 31, 2023 at 4:25 AM
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    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    Normal.
     
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  3. May 31, 2023 at 7:12 AM
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    treyus30

    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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    The manufacturing plant did that
     
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  4. May 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    Nessal

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    Looks like a relief slot for when you want to split the bellhousing.
     
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  5. May 31, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    It's to allow any water or fluid to drain out of the bell housing
     
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