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sujit.nair@gmail.com - 31 Mar 2006 01:02 GMT

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram B1500 van with 60k miles. It leaks
transmission fluid only when
I am driving it. After parking, I see a couple of spots on the ground.
Once the vehicle colls down, there are no further leaks. I went
underneath and it seems to be coming right where the engine meets the
transmission.

My questions:

1. Do I need to worry about it ? I keep checking the level and it looks
like I need to add a quart every 300 miles or so.

2. Where is it leaking from ? How much will it cost to fix it ?

Thanks in advance.

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Max Dodge - 31 Mar 2006 01:47 GMT

Its leaking from the front seal, which is between the pump and the torque
converter. Its not a "big worry", but it should be taken care of when time
and money are available. Read this to say you should plan to have it taken
care of before any long trips, and before next winter. The concern is that
the seal will only get worse, and eventually allow dirt and water to go IN,
while the fluid is not coming out. Also, it will eventually coat the
underside of your vehicle, and collect dirt and grime. It will also drip off
creating nasty marks in the driveway, if nothing else.

A quart in 300 miles is fairly significant, and that is what causes me to
recommend taking care of this soon. The transmission will need to be removed
for this work.

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> I have a 2000 Dodge Ram B1500 van with 60k miles. It leaks
> transmission fluid only when
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> Thanks in advance.

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Marsh Monster - 01 Apr 2006 20:56 GMT

> Its leaking from the front seal, which is between the pump and the torque
> converter. Its not a "big worry", but it should be taken care of when time
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> Max

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diddo, what he said.

plus....jest be sure it's not overfull.

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Max Dodge - 01 Apr 2006 23:24 GMT

> diddo, what he said.
>
> plus....jest be sure it's not overfull.

Boy, I sure am glad I got a seal of approval!!!

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soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
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>> Its leaking from the front seal, which is between the pump and the torque
>> converter. Its not a "big worry", but it should be taken care of when
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Marsh Monster - 02 Apr 2006 04:28 GMT

> > diddo, what he said.
> >
> > plus....jest be sure it's not overfull.
>
> Boy, I sure am glad I got a seal of approval!!!

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yer becoming worthy

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