Torn Shifter Boot = ATF leaking

[BigBadDodge]

Okay so last month I put the SBC DD in. Last night the wife says hey what all the red liquid under your truck its been leaking for a couple days



I go out and sure enough ATF fluid coming from the top of the transmission dripping down both sides so I pulled the plastic crap off today and reveled what you see in the photo



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I believe I ripped the boot when I pulled the transmission but thought nothing of it, thought it was just a dust boot but as you can see ATF is making its way out.



I went to the local Dodge dealer this afternoon and they gave me a part number of 5191985AA told me it was national back order and listed no release date



Any body know were I can get one of these? even used but in good shape would be nice.



Thanks all,



BBD

 

[rbattelle]

Can't tell you where to get a replacement, but I thought I'd suggest using some silicone RTV as a temporary repair to yours.

Should easily retain the fluid yet be flexible enough to move as you shift. Carefully degrease the boot before applying.

Ryan

 

[JGheen]

Jeez, that sucks Scott. What a weird design. Guess I will be extra careful come the day I put my DD in the new truck. I would say RTV it for now until you find another boot... .

Does this mean you won't be making it to Ukiah??



Joe

 

[BigBadDodge]

No way dude, I will be in Ukiah for sure. I duct taped it and wrapped and old work shirt around it for now, seems to be working :-laf



See ya Saturday Joe



BBD

 

[Got Smoke?]

Scott what vehicle is this in?

 

[RobertP]

normally i take the shift tower off before dropping the g56 transmissions. that way you avoid ripping that. i will check in the morning to see if its really on backorder or was the dealer just playing dumb. im sure i can get it for you. i had to get one for mine the first time i swapped clutches at 11,000 miles.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Mark, it's a 2006 G56



Robert please do, and let me know as I don't see the dealer getting it anytime quick. Thanks



BBD

 

[Got Smoke?]

Mark, it's a 2006 G56



Robert please do, and let me know as I don't see the dealer getting it anytime quick. Thanks



BBD

Sorry Scott forgot you bought a red dually to haul the new pulling truck. DOH!



But why a SBC DD for a daily driver/tow rig?!?!

 

[BigBadDodge]

I was weened on the SBC DD years ago in the BBD and got real used to it, and I wanted to get rid of the spongyness of the dual mass flywheel. Its all good now



BBD

 

[BLively]

have you tried looking on ebay?

 

[JGheen]

No way dude, I will be in Ukiah for sure. I duct taped it and wrapped and old work shirt around it for now, seems to be working :-laf



See ya Saturday Joe



BBD

Good deal Scott, duct tape rules! Nothin' it can't fix. :-laf



Joe

 

[RobertP]

Mark, it's a 2006 G56



Robert please do, and let me know as I don't see the dealer getting it anytime quick. Thanks



BBD

well they werent lieing. that thing is on some wierd backorder. im sure i could have it inside of a week. but there is one dealer in PA that has one in stock. i could get there number for you if you want it shipped to you.

 

[LRundberget]

Try your local junk yard.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Robert good deal, yeah please shoot me there number I will see what shipping costs.



Must be a lot of idiots like myself ripping them or they didn't manufacture enough



Thanks,



BBD

 

[DerekW]

Can't tell you where to get a replacement, but I thought I'd suggest using some silicone RTV as a temporary repair to yours.



Should easily retain the fluid yet be flexible enough to move as you shift. Carefully degrease the boot before applying.



Ryan

wow if you really wanna hear another one of my experiences. I was changing rear rotors and when I pulled the hub off the spindle the threads on the spindle tore the hub seal. I hunted around for seal for few days and needed my truck so I carefully cut away the torn part so it wont raise the other parts of the seal potentially and used black silicon (RTV w/e) and havent had a leak in 10k miles. when I was working at a 4wd shop we automatically did the same thing on the jeep grand cherokees with the tapered wheel bearing (similar to 9" style) on one of those rearends.

 

[BigBadDodge]

Okay I got a call from the dealer today, he said it was in so I drove down there and that is in deed the correct part #5191985AA it cost $26. 00 + $2. 08 in tax out the door $28. 08. So if your stupid enough to rip your boot like I did, its a $28. 08 mistake take the shift tower off and save the monies



It's a tight press on fit is all



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BBD