archy1

Hi anyone,

On the german test report I found a note of a leaking trans. I checked the trans frequently on leakage but couldent find anything. I guess this means that the leakage will only occur while driving and in very small quantity. Could this be a leakage on the hydrolic pump or is there somewhere else on the trans it could leak while driving.
By the way, I diddent told the dealer ( yet ) that I found the note on the german papers, cause I will be blown away for blaming the dealer not filling the trans according specs.
Hope anyone has a clue what might be leaking.

Greetings,
archy

PaulW

The output seal leaks, but it does not leak automatic transmission fluid, it leaks gear lube. It's the rear cavity that has the torsen differential in it.

The output shaft seal leaks....<a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transealreplacement.html">you can read about it here.</a>

Here's a picture:

<img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/transeal3.JPG">

archy1

Thanks Paul,

Will check for this, but would it explain short of trans fluid, or is the trans fluid filling the loss of gear lube.

Greetings,
Archy

By the way, isen´t it nighttime with you now?

PaulW

This would not explain the short of trans fluid, that's a seperate cavity in the transmission.

I highly doubt that the cavities are leaking into each other. The output seal leaking is a common problem.

Paul

ryoung

at an electrical connector in the side of the transmission. Repair required dropping the pan to replace two O-rings. I used the "opportunity" to have the tranny filter replaced.

archy11

Hi Randy,
thnx for reply. Leaking at an electrical connector would be obvious cause you'll see the leak on the trans. When I check the trans its dry, even at running at idle or after a drive. I will be able to check the output seal on wednesday cause my car is at the workshop to get a parking damage fixed. Last time at the refill at the dealer I've been standing under the trans almost all day and did not see any fluid comming from anywhere. So I guess it must be ony at running or in someway, when and if, the output seal is leaking it must be in a way connected with the transfluid.
Well see on wednesday,
Greetings,
Archy

Jkay

If it is the output seal, you will smell it. Like the car is on fire.

JimR

Yes, it drips on one of the cats, I think driver side.