Archived leaky six speed transmission

[dblake]

I wouldn't normally post this on the 911 ,but since I've got my truck apart and it's Sunday and I need to put it back together to get to work tomorrow(well you get the picture).

The rear end of my six speed transmission started leaking where it mates to the T-case. The dealer wanted $600 to reseal it:--) Since I'm not rich and sometimes not too lazy I figured I'd do it my self.

A buddy of mine suggested that I just loosen the bolts and slide the T-case back and RTV the sucker. I've got them seperated and there was no gasket or sealant between them and it dumped out a fair amount of transmission oil. Now I don't have the workshop manual to consult and was wondering if what I'm doing by RTV'ing it is right or if I should replace the seal? Is there even a seal on the rear of the transmission that's gone bad? Anybody with experience on the six-speed or has a transmission manual, your help would sure be appreciated right now. Thank You!

 

[dblake]

Uh, cancel the 911 call. I put it back together and am changing out all the seals next weekend. I guess it pays to do your homework first. Lesson learned.

 

[AKAMAC]

Since no one else has stepped to the plate with probably wrong info I will try my best.

I would go with your first instinct and lightly smear the RTV on the contact surface. This won't kill any spotted owls and sure won't hurt the trans. Be sure to let set 4 or 5 hours so the excess goo doesn't spread the love.

One vote for your fix!

Mike

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Change the seal at the back of the trans where the transfer case sleeve plugs into it. Fill the trans, capacity is about 4. 3 qt. Autozone carries the fluid at $5/qt. in tall yellow plastic bottles.