[V8] V8Q Auto Xmission Leakage

[David Head]

Yep - the pump seal is letting go - although it could be a leak in the 
valve body, most likely its the internal trans pump case seal. A rebuild 
is unavoidable...

scott.olson at nokia.com wrote:

>>From ScottO in Texas:
>Tis the season for red stuff to leak. 
>Walt, I have this exact problem, and have been sweating it, not fixing it yet.
>About two weeks ago I noticed red stuff leaking from the passenger side trans/differential bell housing area. 
>*New info:  Jurgen, a helpful parts guy at the ZF Auto Trans parts distributor, Jaggi Automotive, suggested that I try to determine if the leak is coming from the vent. . . . just as you have determined. 
>Amazing coincidence. 
>Now, Dave Head, please tell us more.  What Pump? internal to the Auto Trans? I don't wrench myself, so I need some more info so I can describe this to my local shop, (with V8 experience, but he is recommending a rebuild...)
>Thanks for bringing this up, Walt. 
>Dave?
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>Scott O
>In Texas, losing about 28 drips a day. 
>1990 V8Q 
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>Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:37:25 -0500
>From: David Head <v8q at bellsouth.net>
>Subject: Re: [V8] V8Q Auto Xmission Leakage
>To: Register Harder <Reg.Harder at att.net>
>Cc: v8 at audifans.com
>Message-ID: <3FE747F5.50001 at bellsouth.net>
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>What you have is a high pressure leak inside the case. Could be in a 
>variety of places, but from another's recent repair following rebuild it 
>may very well be the seal for the pump. In his case the rebuilder had to 
>take it apart and machine the sealing surface. I have one in my garage 
>that does the exact same thing...
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>Register Harder wrote:
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>>I'm sure this has been addressed, but I can't find it in the archives.  The automatic transmission of my '90 V8Q (painted "Ticket-me" red) leaks fluid.  And despite replaced seals and gaskets, it still leaks.  Now it's losing it out the vent.
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>>I will be happy to provide excruciating details to anyone with knowledge of or experience with this problem who can help.  I love this car, but am losing what little is left of my hair, my patience, and my bank account.
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>>Thanks;   ...Walt
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