A while back I noticed a very slow leak from the bottom of my 4Runner. It appeared to be coming from the transmission case. My mechanic buddy lifted the truck to get a good look at it, but the leak was too slow and too high on the case to see exactly where it was coming from.
A few days ago while changing my shifter seat I believe I found the source of the leak. On top, where the transmission meets the shifter, from the "block" that is held down by the 4 bolts.
If you look at this picture from 4Runners.org you can see the piece that I am speaking of. The border of the small block that is pretty much the raised opening to the transmission is covered with oil.
Is this an easy fix? Maybe a simple gasket that needs replacing? Has anyone has this problem before? I really do not know much about transmission cases, but the leak seems to be slow. Hoping to fix it myself if possible.
I'll can take some pics and get them up if anyone wants a better look.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
A few days ago while changing my shifter seat I believe I found the source of the leak. On top, where the transmission meets the shifter, from the "block" that is held down by the 4 bolts.
If you look at this picture from 4Runners.org you can see the piece that I am speaking of. The border of the small block that is pretty much the raised opening to the transmission is covered with oil.
Is this an easy fix? Maybe a simple gasket that needs replacing? Has anyone has this problem before? I really do not know much about transmission cases, but the leak seems to be slow. Hoping to fix it myself if possible.
I'll can take some pics and get them up if anyone wants a better look.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
