1992 240, 4spd auto

Tranny fluid is leaking from the passenger side of the tranny somewhere. It was doing this before I replaced the tranny gasket so I don't think that caused the problem. It is very weird.

Before I replaced the tranny gasket, I went around the pan and tightened all of the tranny bolts. Wiped fluid off the pan and off the passenger side of the tranny. It was 3 days, no leaks, then on the 4th day I come home from work and there is a puddle underneath the car. Probably 3in wide.

This past weekend I replaced the tranny gasket and re-filled the tranny (didn't over fill) and cranked the car up and drove it around and no leaks. It has been sitting in the driveway for 4 days again and I come home today and there is a puddle under the car. Same side, same scenario.

The only thing that has been done to the car other then what I have done is various seals on the tranny, o-rings, output shaft bushing repair, and the kickdown cable was replaced. I do not know how the cable is supposed to mount but the shop that replaced it has a big 'zip tie' trying to keep it straight. Can someone tell me how it is actually supposed to be attached? Can someone please tell me if this could be the source of my problem.

Your right if you're sitting there wondering if the car is running or not. It is just sitting there. The engine is not running.

Thanks in advance.

jessie

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The cable locks into the hole. A tab might have broken off of the cable.
Also see if it is leaking from the overdrive soleniod.

 

Thanks for the help.

Does anyone have any pics for the overdrive solenoid?

thanks

 

Tech, (or anybody that can help)

I have the same problem and I think it is actually coming from the solenoid. The bolts are both tight. Is there a gasket I need to replace on the OD solenoid?

 

There is supposed to be a plastic boot looking thing on the top of the solenoid that falls apart and sometimes it will leak there.

 

Thanks Tech. I'll look into that. I did notice a thin film of some pink stuff all around the boot on top of the solenoid. I was wondering what that was but now it makes sense that the previous owner probably tried to seal the leak and covered the boot with that pink sealant.