Possible Points of Oil Leaks

Oil may leak from the transmission bottom oil pan or side cover for the following reasons:
- The attaching bolts are not torqued correctly.
- The gasket is damaged or improperly installed.
- The oil pan or the mounting face is not flat.

Oil may leak from the case for the following reasons:
- The multi-lip seal on the filler tube is damaged or missing.
- The filler tube bracket is misaligned.
- The speed sensor seal is damaged.
- The manual shaft seal is damaged.
- The connector fittings on the oil cooler are loose or damaged.
- The propeller shaft oil seal is worn or damaged.
- The plug from the line pressure pipe is loose.
- The casting is porous.

Oil may leak from the converter end for the following reasons:
- The converter seal is damaged.
- The seal lip is cut (check the converter hub for damage).
- The bushing has been moved forward and is damaged.
- A garter spring is missing from the seal.
- The converter is leaking from a weld area.
- A casting is porous in the case or the pump.

Fluid may come out from the vent pipe or the fill tube under the following conditions:
- Overfilled
- If the fluid appears milky, water or coolant may be in the fluid.
- The case is porous.
- The fluid level indicator registers incorrectly.
- A vent is plugged.
- The drain back holes are plugged.
- The oil pump is misaligned to the case gasket, if equipped.