leaky trans.

[bowhunter260]

I have a 93 ranger with a 3.0, not sure which tranny, but I have a small leak between the tran. and the the tran. extension. They say they dont make a gasket for it, it's just sealant. I took it all apart and cleaned it up, resealed it, and it still leaks!!! Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[bcost882]

did you seal it by putting RTV on both halves and spreading out with your finger then tighten it down after an hour of drying. sealant is tricky sometimes. i did it how i thought the first time......leak....... then i followed the directions.....no leak..... figures.

 

[ChrisR1S]

Did you check the 3 shift rail plugs on the top cover? I replaced the extension housing gasket on mine like you mentioned and after the trans still had a small leak from somewhere. Pulled the top plate and examined the cover, and sure enough thats where the fluid was coming from. Just a thought

 

[bowhunter260]

thanks

thanks for the advice. No I didnt retighten after sealing that may be my problem. I am not looking foward to dropping that extension and transfer case again, but i guess I will have too. And also the leak is definitly coming from the bottom of the trans. Thanks again for the help.