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Transmission Leak

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jc.lepape, Jul 30, 2022.

  1. Jul 30, 2022 at 8:11 PM
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    Jc.lepape

    Jc.lepape [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay everyone Ive got a transmission leak that I cant find.

    It seems to be in the general area of the bell housing and near the return and send cooling lines.

    When it leaks, it looks like its coming from everywhere covering everything. Usually only under load. And mostly on the right side where the cooling lines and dipstick tube are.

    Ive got the 5vz-fe auto transmission.

    Any help would be great.
    Thank you.
     
  2. Jul 31, 2022 at 1:13 PM
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    ArizonaBrian

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    Clean everything up with brake clean and wipe it down. You might need to get some UV dye and put it in the transmission fluid and check again after a few days driving.
     
  3. Jul 31, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    Jc.lepape

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    ive cleaned everything up. The only issue with the uv dye is the fluid is splashed everywhere when it leaks and i can see the fluid unlike ac
     
  4. Jul 31, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    02hilux

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    There shouldn't be any pressure in that area except for the lines going to the radiator/transmission cooler. Might be leaking from the hard line.
     

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