transmission leak

FORD F-150
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I have a 96 f-150 4x4 with a c-6 transmission, 103,000 miles. the transmission recently started leaking a small drip. three months later (prox 1000 miles) the leak has progressed to a puddle. the leak is in the front. I assumed the front seal so I removed the transmission and replaced the front seal (that the tork converter seats). after running the truck for 10 minutes and checking for leaks I shut it off. 15 minutes later the same puddle appeared under the same spot. it doesn't leak while idling.
Oct 2, 2007 at 7:23 PM
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it's possible the seal you replaced is leaking also. i've had it happen before. double check the tranny and make sure the fluid is not coming from somewhere else before removing. i know it can be a bitch sometimes
Oct 2, 2007 at 8:36 PM
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[quote:1299d74538="bootdog"]it's possible the seal you replaced is leaking also. i've had it happen before. double check the tranny and make sure the fluid is not coming from somewhere else before removing. i know it can be a bitch sometimes[/quote:1299d74538]

thanks for the speedy response.I failed to mention that the seal I took out had no visual flaws. also the tork converter had a funny wear spot much like a cresent (out of round). could it possibly be a warped flex plate or bearings inside of the tranny? It's the only thing that makes sense of how fast this thing developed a serious leak, and only leaks when the truck is turned off and is still hot.
Oct 2, 2007 at 10:23 PM
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if the torque converter seems to have wear, get a second opinion before replacing it. just be sure to change the seal again if you need to replace the converter.
Oct 3, 2007 at 5:21 AM
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O.K. thanks for the advice.
Oct 3, 2007 at 7:06 AM