Transmission leaking?

[swingline]

There is a leak at the front of my transmission, close to the oil sump. Any idea what I need to do to fix this? Thanks.

 

[swingline]

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[CivicEater]

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[WhiteDevil]

Is it transmission fluid or oil??

 

[swingline]

Oil. The transmission fluid has never been changed so I assume there is still gear lube in the tranny.

 

[WhiteDevil]

Sounds like ur rear main seal, not sure what is involved in changing that though?

 

[Rootus]

To change the rear main you'd have to pull the tranny, clutch, and flywheel. Unless it's a substantial leak (like you're going through a quart of oil every 1000 miles), I think I'd forget about it. The odds are good that a new seal would leak as well, this is a common problem with 5.0's and difficult to fix for good. Something to do only if you have to replace the clutch anyway.

Dave

 

[swingline]

Oh OK. It isn't bad but it leaks more than I like. I am getting a Spec Stage I put in when I do my gears and driveshaft so I guess I will have that fixed as well. Thanks.