Trans leak 98 Hombre V6 auto

1998 GMC
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HOMBRE DAVE
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Hi, I have a 98 Isuzu Hombre V6 auto (like Chevy S10) with an ever-growing trans fluid leak. It appears to be leaking from the passenger side of the trans.

Do you have any experience or suggestions how to deal with this problem?

Thanks! Dave Larson
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:29 AM
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SC1 RACING
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you will have to determine where leak is from. it would be dip stick tube, trans lines, pan gasket, or the main wiring plug to the trans. also clean and check the cover between motor/trans and see if it is comming out of a hloe in cover.

to fix you will have to determine exactly where it is comming from. you may have to pull the heat sheid off. it is a 13mm and only 2 bolts.
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:33 AM
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HOMBRE DAVE
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Thanks for your prompt reply. Using your suggestions, I will get under there and check out the exact source of the leak. I'm hoping it's a DIY job.

Thanks again. Dave
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:47 AM
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Suggested Repair

Pinpoint the passenger-side transmission leak before repairing. Check the dipstick tube, transmission lines, pan gasket, and main transmission wiring plug. Clean and inspect the cover between the engine and transmission for fluid coming from a hole. If needed, remove the heat shield (two 13 mm bolts) to see the source, then repair the specific leak found.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Isuzu Hombre V6 automatic reported a worsening transmission fluid leak on the passenger side and asked how to address it. The expert said the exact source must be identified and listed the dipstick tube, transmission lines, pan gasket, main wiring plug, and a possible hole in the engine/transmission cover. They advised cleaning the area and possibly removing the two-bolt heat shield to inspect it. The owner planned to check underneath and hoped the repair would be DIY.

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