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My Trannys leaking at the speed sensor! WTF?

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  • Start date Start date May 7, 2004

Starscream88

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Ok,

I replaced the rubber "O" ring around the shaft of the speed sensor and its still leaking!!!

Anyone got any tips to get this to seal?
I noticed a lot of smoke yesterday under my car and it was the ATF burning on the exhaust!

Could I use a ring of RTV around the end of it?
Obviously dont want this leak
 

Starscream88

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This is the bit I'm talking about

http://secure.50resto.com/product1.cfm?SID=1&Product_ID=2280&Category_ID=145
seems to be leaking at this point in the trans
 
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ss93cobra

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Most likely the sensor itself is leaking internally. That was common as the seals inside aged. Change your sensor and off you go.
 

Starscream88

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Ah

Oh well at least I know where to get them for $34.99 lol


That sucks as its getting really bad,
Im going to have a look at it tonight and see if theres anyway I can seal it,
if not, New one please
 

DCjuggalo

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damn, just noticed mine was doing the same thing hehe.. got some of it on my shirt
 

IndyBlk5.0

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question... do you have the c clip that bolts onto the tranny that holds it in? if not this is your problem.
 

Starscream88

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Yes I have that clamp,

Nice and tight,

But im going to double check everything tonight,
I think it might be the internal link thing
 

mustang88GT

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mine was doing the same thing bought a new sensor and it was perfect... i have had more drivetrain problems...ol
 

Starscream88

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Well I cleaned everything up and put it all together,

Ill check to see if the problem persits,

If so then I shall buy a new sensor,

Bloody thing causing me problems,
 
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