2000 Chevy Astro leaking fluid from bell housing

2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
287,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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POPITIN
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The transmission in my van leaks while the engine is running. It does perform all the shifting fine
May 13, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will be the transmission front oil seal (if trans fluid leaking) this will only get worse don't try adding any stop leak treatment it wont work.... the transmission will have to be removed to repair this correctly.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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