losing a lot of transmission fluid while engine running

1988 BMW 320I
250,000 MILES
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HAYWHY
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AI drive BMW 320, 1988 Model. Transmission fluid is leaking / gushing when the engine is running.We have loosened the the gear, check for cracks, but none; replaced the torque converter seal; yet transmission fluid still leaks out. What do we do now? after bringing the gear out, we have cleaned it with petrol just to check for cracks. None was seen.
A man claimed he can repair the gear such that the leakage can stop.
What exactly do we have to do to stop the ATF gushing out?
Nov 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Where is it leaking from?
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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HAYWHY
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In respect of Haywhy BMW 1988 Model with leaking gear oil.
The leakage was confirmed to come from the gear pump. The whole unit - gear pump and a cone before it have been replaced. The leakage has stopped considerably. But a new problem has developed. The selection is irregular and generally poor. Until a high rev, the gear may not shift. The reverse does not engage unless the engine is very hot.
Nov 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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Send the last 7 of the VIN
Dec 10, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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Hey Doc, nice to see you again-Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012- You take care and God Bless
Dec 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM