Re: Trans Spew

[Roland Broberg <broberg@cpg.mcw.edu>]

This is an interesting one as I, too, have a 90V8 with a unique oil leaking 
problem.  It only leaks about once per month, and only for a few days.  The 
leak is small and drips on the exhaust system forming a boiled undiscernable 
gloppy mass on the garage floor. After the "few days" it stops completely.  

On Sat, 26 Oct 1996, "James A. Zwahlen" <jazman@cnmnet.com> wrote:
>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
>
>that the transmission fluid was OVERFILLED, causing it to leak on the exhaust 
system 

This is also noteworthy as the V8 does not come with a dipstick for the AT.  
You have to buy it or have dealer check the ATF.  I asked a mechanic about 
this and he said that the first cars came with sticks but were removed because 
anal-retentive owners liked to top off the fluids and were causing problems 
with overfilling.  He showed me on his stick not to fill to the top.  I 
duplicated his stick, based on the level he filled the trannie to so I have my 
own.  I seem to remember filling my trannie recently, so I will be watching to 
see if the leaking disappears when the level gets down a bit.

>folks?
>
>jazman
>
>'87 5K CS TQ
>'93 100 CS
>
>

Roland
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