1993 Dodge Dakota trans leak

1993 DODGE DAKOTA
119,999 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 93 dakota it has a auto trans in it. I just recently bought it. The guy who sold it said it has a junk yard trans in it. It shifts fine just leak out of the front of the trany i have no clue what it could be What are the options at this point . My dad thinks its a seal . Any help is awesome thanks
Apr 7, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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Leaking in the front could be a front pump seal. Very inexpensive part but the transmission must be removed to replace it. Typically, the rubber gets hard with age and heat. It rarely causes a problem until someone removes the engine or the transmission. The heavy torque converter drops a little if it's not supported and cracks the hardened seal.

There is also a vent in the area of the front seal. Fluid will foam out of the vent if it is over-filled.

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Apr 10, 2009 at 6:10 AM