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Auto Trans Leak - Thanks Guys!

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Offline johnmckinley

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Auto Trans Leak - Thanks Guys!
« on: June 21, 2011, 08:31:54 AM »
Bought a '93 Tracker automatic back in April to tow behind our motorhome.  There was a little ATF underneath, but not that bad, and I wasn't too worried because I figured we wouldn't be driving that many miles, just towing.  Then when it quit moving, I added flulid and then there was a lot on the ground after driving.  It looked like the cork gasket was pretty wet so I went to this forum.  Someone on here said junk the cork and go to RTV, so I did.  Took my ATF bath, added a drain plug, applied Permatex RTV Sealant, bolted everything back together, refilled and NO MORE LEAK. Can't remember who gave the anti cork tip, but thanks whoever you are. A lot less painful than a tranny rebuild. Now if the RTV doesn't come loose and gunk up the transmission, everything will be great.
John McKinley
'93 Tracker 4WD Auto

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Offline Skyhiranger

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Re: Auto Trans Leak - Thanks Guys!
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 09:07:15 AM »
As long as you didn't just glob the RTV on there, it will be fine.  When I put RTV/silicone on stuff, I use my finger and put a thin even layer on...that way it doesn't squeeze/ooze out when the parts are assembled. 
Unfortunately, most of the time when I see where RTV has been used, it looks like they just globbed it on and used way too much.
Oh, and the filter and gasket kits I have bought for trackick auto trannys have always came with a rubber pan gasket.  So I just use it....no leaks.
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Offline wildgoody

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Re: Auto Trans Leak - Thanks Guys!
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 10:41:31 PM »
Did you use the Grey Permatex ? That's the stuff for immersion in oil.

Works great for the engine oil pan too, the cork just splits and leaks
in no time, and is a PITA to change because you have to drop the
front axle just to get at it  :P

Wild 
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Offline johnmckinley

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Re: Auto Trans Leak - Thanks Guys!
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 08:35:04 AM »
I did use the grey.  Permatex does make a grey one especially for auto trans, but nobody carries it around here.  Package for the regular grey mentions auto trans pans, so I guess it is alright.  No leaks so far.
John McKinley
'93 Tracker 4WD Auto