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drewdude92 · 01-04-2009, 08:28 PM

On a truck i just got i finally got the motor started up and poured in some tranny fluid. I filled it up to the full line then when i was going down the road it started leaking out. Then when i pulled the dipstick out a lil bit it looked like a volcano of tranny fluid. What could cause this?

sc340z · 01-04-2009, 09:32 PM

i would have to say the vent on the side of the tranny is plugged up, that would be my first guess, the vent should be right by where the lines go in the side of the case, check that

drewdude92 · 01-04-2009, 09:44 PM

yeah thats kinda what my dad was thinking..im hoping thats all thats wrong is it pretty easy to pull out or however you do it to clean it or replace? i have a th400

bigsnookmaster · 01-05-2009, 08:04 PM

My vent was a little tube on top of the trans. A little shot of air and the problem was fixed, but too much air will blow the fluid back.Good luck

big_al_71 · 01-05-2009, 09:09 PM

Like others said check the vent pipe.....

drewdude92 · 01-05-2009, 09:12 PM

yeah ill try that so is it on top of the tranny or on the side? pictures?

big_al_71 · 01-05-2009, 09:43 PM

here is a pict of where mine is.....

Bob 68327 · 01-05-2009, 09:53 PM

Here's mine on my 400th Bob

krue · 01-05-2009, 09:53 PM

If you filled it to full with the tranny cold you may have over filled it. But I would check the vent tube also, especially if you have dirt dobbers in your area.

drewdude92 · 01-05-2009, 10:13 PM

yup we have mud dobbers everywhere...as a matter of fact i pulled quite a few of nests off my motor...should i try to blow the dirt back into the tranny vent hole/tube?

Chevyman680063 · 01-05-2009, 10:46 PM

I've been having a similar problem with my tranny. Guess I should try cleaning out the vent on mine too. Thanks guys.

cdowns · 01-05-2009, 11:04 PM

i'd try just using a thin piece of wire running it up and down thru the vent tube

krue · 01-05-2009, 11:58 PM

Cdowns is right, try not to get anymore dirt into the tranny than you have to.

sc340z · 01-06-2009, 01:27 AM

if i were you i would really try to take the tube out of the case to get it all cleaned out, be sure not to break it off in the case but just twist on it some and it should come out, make sure you dont blow back into the trans though. good luck

70GMCer · 01-06-2009, 08:03 AM

You didn't mention if you added the fluid with the engine running or not. Just a thought, but the engine must be running while adding fluid to level, or you will overfill it. Also, I put it in gear a few times and recheck the level.

drewdude92 · 01-06-2009, 03:22 PM

yes it was running when i put it in lol wish me luck ima do it tomorrow

KEL · 01-07-2009, 12:25 PM

i WISH YOU GUYS WOULD CLEAN UP THOSE
PARTS A LITTLE BIT BEFORE YOU POST
THOSE PICTURES.

**truckdude239** · 01-07-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kel

i wish you guys would clean up those
parts a little bit before you post
those pictures.

why?

KEL · 01-07-2009, 12:33 PM

That was sarcasm.
Did you see the pictures ?

LOW DOUGH · 01-07-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEL

That was sarcasm.
Did you see the pictures ?

hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

LOW DOUGH · 01-07-2009, 12:43 PM

I don't have a tube on my th350.... just a hole. Didn't know there was a tube for it. Mine works fine. Just need to fix the other leaks on it. hahahahaa

**truckdude239** · 01-07-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEL

That was sarcasm.
Did you see the pictures ?

next time put a smillies or something like

. Normally on an online forum all caps means your are yelling but no problems heres

01-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? On a truck i just got i finally got the motor started up and poured in some tranny fluid. I filled it up to the full line then when i was going down the road it started leaking out. Then when i pulled the dipstick out a lil bit it looked like a volcano of tranny fluid. What could cause this? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
sc340z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 17	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? i would have to say the vent on the side of the tranny is plugged up, that would be my first guess, the vent should be right by where the lines go in the side of the case, check that

01-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#3
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? yeah thats kinda what my dad was thinking..im hoping thats all thats wrong is it pretty easy to pull out or however you do it to clean it or replace? i have a th400 __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-05-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? My vent was a little tube on top of the trans. A little shot of air and the problem was fixed, but too much air will blow the fluid back.Good luck __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

01-05-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? Like others said check the vent pipe..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-05-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? yeah ill try that so is it on top of the tranny or on the side? pictures? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-05-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? here is a pict of where mine is..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#8
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? Here's mine on my 400th Bob Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? If you filled it to full with the tranny cold you may have over filled it. But I would check the vent tube also, especially if you have dirt dobbers in your area. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#10
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? yup we have mud dobbers everywhere...as a matter of fact i pulled quite a few of nests off my motor...should i try to blow the dirt back into the tranny vent hole/tube? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-05-2009, 10:46 PM	#11
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? I've been having a similar problem with my tranny. Guess I should try cleaning out the vent on mine too. Thanks guys.

01-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? i'd try just using a thin piece of wire running it up and down thru the vent tube __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-05-2009, 11:58 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? Cdowns is right, try not to get anymore dirt into the tranny than you have to. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-06-2009, 01:27 AM	#14
sc340z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 17	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? if i were you i would really try to take the tube out of the case to get it all cleaned out, be sure not to break it off in the case but just twist on it some and it should come out, make sure you dont blow back into the trans though. good luck

01-06-2009, 08:03 AM	#15
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? You didn't mention if you added the fluid with the engine running or not. Just a thought, but the engine must be running while adding fluid to level, or you will overfill it. Also, I put it in gear a few times and recheck the level. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang



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01-06-2009, 03:22 PM	#16
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? yes it was running when i put it in lol wish me luck ima do it tomorrow __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

01-07-2009, 12:25 PM	#17
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? i WISH YOU GUYS WOULD CLEAN UP THOSE PARTS A LITTLE BIT BEFORE YOU POST THOSE PICTURES.

01-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#19
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? That was sarcasm. Did you see the pictures ?

01-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#21
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: tranny fluid coming out of the dipstick hole? I don't have a tube on my th350.... just a hole. Didn't know there was a tube for it. Mine works fine. Just need to fix the other leaks on it. hahahahaa

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