1990 Ford F-150 fluid leak

Tiny
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  • 1990 FORD F-150
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Aloha, My transmission is leaking from the dipstick area. Fluid livel is normal, but it starts to leak out from the dipstick when the engine starts to get hot. What must I do to fix this problem? Or is it a major repair?
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 10:13 PM

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Tiny
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Is it eaking from the top of the tube or where it goes into the trans?

Joe
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 4:57 PM
Tiny
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Transmission fluid is leaking out from the top of the dipstick tube, where the dipstick enters the tube from the top.
I ran a wire up the vacumm tube, and there doesn't appear to be any blockage.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 2:19 AM
Tiny
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Are you sure the trans isn't over full? WHen trans fluid gets hot, it expands.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 10:27 AM

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