{FORGED?} Re: trans fluid evaporating

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On September 17, 2004 Jim B wrote:

> A: The trans line on my J4000 developed a pinhole that only leaked under
> high torque conditions. It was aimed down at the road so nothing was sprayed
> under the truck.
> 
> 
> From: "John Brooks" <suziz34@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: trans fluid evaporating
> 
> Heres an AMC wild thought.  Jack up the rear end, spread out the cardboard
> under the car, and then run through the gears for several minutes, or just
> let it run in place.  Of course use all the safety steps so WE don't lose it
> into the garage or back yard swimming pool. A good cleaning underneath might
> help before but shouldn't be needed if it leaks this much.  It's not pushing
> it out the filler tube when under a hot load and the dip stick is the right
> 
> one.  Just checking. or length of tube.

I think it might have been a pin hole in the trans cooler line like a few people suggested. We spliced in a compression fitting in after removeing the questionable part of the line. There appears to be no visable leaks but only time will tell. 
"Doc"










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