Transmission leak, Please Help!

GooseCreekHunter

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Hey Everyone,
On my 97 ECLB 4x4 I am having a trans leak.
It started after I had it into the ford dealer for a trans flush that they recomended as part of regular maintance for my trans with 80k on it.
It is now leaking from the little rubber nipple thing on the bottom of that inspection plate near the front of the trans.
I have had it back to ford and they swear that there is no leak of any trans fluid anywhere and that the problem was fixed.
And last night it started again.
It only leaks when idling.
Any ideas?
Thanks
 

Wes Lewis

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just to be sure its trans fluid not oil right?

there's 2 places it could leak in the bell housing of the trans, the front seal or the pump gasket
 

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This is trans fluid for sure guys, red and the whole bit......not seen any fluid in the engine valley.
Upon further checking the fluid appears to be over full as it is over the H mark without the truck running(motor being cold).
Don't really know what to make of the whole deal though.
 

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If it's overfilled it will expand when it warms up and spill out. Drain it and get it to the correct level, should fix your problem.

Rusty
 
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