1990 Ford F150 fluid leak

1990 FORD F-150
102,821 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PRAC2
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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?
Feb 1, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it eaking from the top of the tube or where it goes into the trans?

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Feb 4, 2009 at 8:57 AM
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PRAC2
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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.
Feb 4, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the trans isn't over full? WHen trans fluid gets hot, it expands.
Feb 5, 2009 at 2:27 AM
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