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Old 12-01-2011, 12:36 AM
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So I recently did a swap of my tranny fluid, and changed the filter at the same time. A day or two later it started to leak, and it turns out it was outta the drain plug. But now I think it is leaking again, the problem is I cant see where it would be leaking from it looks fine under the jeep. I am getting to the point that I am going to take it to a shop just so I know it is done right. Is there any point where they tend to leak that i would not see right away?
I heard it is bad to change you trans fliud too often is that true? I hope I dont mess it up by draining it and refilling it over and over again try to chase this leak.
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the dip stick tube is two peaces and if you didnt make sure that they went back together properly or didnt get separated when you pulled the pan off then it is probly what is leeking.
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I did notice that it is more difficult to put the dipstick back in? but my buddy put some goo around it to seal it...
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the dip stick tube is two peaces and if you didnt make sure that they went back together properly or didnt get separated when you pulled the pan off then it is probly what is leeking.


Oh I notice you are in Arcata... I love that town, drove throught there a while back and it was nice
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Glad you liked it here. I like it too.
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Yeah if I ever move south of here it will prob be to there, how is the job market there?
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