chompster4runner
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I got transmission fluid flowing out of the bell housing where the service hole is. Anybody got a clue on what it might be? :wtf:
Tranny bleeding
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97hb
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unevolved
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Man, you're just gonna softball in a title like that?
In all seriousness, it sounds like the input shaft seal is toast. Time to pull the tranny.
chompster4runner
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chompster4runner
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:violin: i was thinking of that too. I'm also hoping i didn't damage the transmission. 2 hours into my road trip and the transmission started slipping. Pulled into a parking lot and I the smell burn oil. It got all over underneath the truck.
Arthur4R
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Why aren't you freaking out yet? Tranny slipping and you are losing oil? I would be at Toyota getting a few quarts of Tranny fluid ASAP.
chompster4runner
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Got it towed back home and i did add fluid to get a better idea where the leak was coming from. And it's coming out of the bell housing service hole(?). Pretty bummed now.
chompster4runner
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Leaking from that small plastic cover. Looks like I may have to drop the tranny. If anybody got some tips please share. In the meantime I'll be studying the FSM. Thanks!
chompster4runner
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Guess I'll update for those that are curious. Lots of sand in the bell housing. Torque converter is burnt in a small area. Was hard to remove and seals are bad. Didn't see anything weird in the oil or the pan. Trying to decide if i should just replace the seals and torque converter or just snatch a used transmission. Not sure what made it leak. I've driven trucks and cars on beach sand before and never this issue. Torque converter range from aftermarket around $100ish(rockauto)to $600 plus for OEM. Used low mileage i found locally is around $700plus. Decisions, decisions.
