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Old 08-15-2023, 06:05 PM
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Default Tremec TKO 500 Leak.

I just finished installing a Tilton 6000 Hydraulic Clutch release and since I was in there I replaced the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel (all McCleod) Once apart I noticed that the outer sleeve on the bearing retainer didn't look so hot so I also replaced it and put it all back together. Took it for a test run and the clutch release works so good that it feels like a different car. The next day I jacked it up and found a small puddle of what I thought was brake fluid but nope it was red and def trans fluid. I crawled underneath to find the whole bottom of the trans wet with fluid so I wiped it all off and found that it was leaking from between the front of the trans and the rear of the bellhousing. Looks like I should have used sealant on the inside of the bearing retainer. Soo I'll need to pull it and correct the problem.. No big deal it's only the 3rd time I've had the trans out....lol Maybe I'll install a zipper while I'm at it!...hahahaha
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