Re: Trans Spew

["James A. Zwahlen" <jazman@cnmnet.com>]

DRANCHAK wrote:
> 
>      > Has anyone heard of this problem?  1990 V8 Quattro with an auto
>      >trans.  The trans spews fluid out of the vent when driven.  Driven
>      >hard or easy, it doesn't matter.  none of the mechanics have been
>      >able to figure it out.  Maybe someone here can, I hope.
> 
>      At just over 50K miles, my 100 CSQ Wagon (automatic) started doing
>      this.  As soon as it warmed up, fluid came out of the breather,
>      dripped on the catalytic converters and produced a lovely and fragrant
>      cloud.  It also became progressively more reluctant to shift into
>      fourth gear. 

Our 1993 100 CS encountered this problem this summer.  We were on an 7 hour roadtrip and 
when we stopped for a potty break, we noticed smoke waifting from the right front wheel 
well.  It was not brakes, coolant, engine oil leaks or anything you would normally 
expect.  Upon return home I relayed the story to my dealer.  He checked it out and said 
that the transmission fluid was OVERFILLED, causing it to leak on the exhaust system 
making the smoke.  He said that this normally was only noticeble on long trips.  

Since I've had never experienced this problem before, or since, I took it that my 
service advisor had correctly identified the problem.  Does this seem plausible to you 
folks?

jazman

'87 5K CS TQ
'93 100 CS