Transmission drain plug leaking fluid

Tiny
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Fluid is leaking from plug I have a new washer but it leaks. I have attached a video of a possible crack but not certain it’s 100 percent.
Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 8:53 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

I see things that look like cracks, but I don't think they are. It's hard to tell from a video.

Try this: Get brake cleaner and clean everything off so it's dry. Then refill the transmission to see if you can locate the leak. Hopefully, this will help to identify where the leak is originating. I don't think anything is cracked, but it is possible.

If it is still coming from the drain plug, let me know.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 10:28 PM
Tiny
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Almost certain it’s from drain plug. What do I do?
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Friday, October 22nd, 2021 AT 3:32 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Did you replace the drain plug gasket/o-ring? See pic below. Let me know if that was replaced.

Joe
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Friday, October 22nd, 2021 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the metal crush washer yes.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 6:56 PM
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Hi,

If you replaced the washer/gasket and it still leaks, inspect the area around the plug for evidence of cracks. Also, spray everything down so it's dry and clean. Then confirm the leak is from the drain plug. If there are cracks causing it, you should be able to see the fluid seeping through them.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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How tight do I tighten new crush washer and plug?
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Thursday, October 28th, 2021 AT 10:57 PM
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Hi,

If you look below, there are two pics that include the torque specifications. I'm not sure if the vehicle has a 4 cylinder or a 6.

The first pic shows the torque for a V6 and the second pic is for the four cylinder.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Friday, October 29th, 2021 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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I still can’t get this transmission plug to stop leaking on my car.
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Friday, November 5th, 2021 AT 4:24 PM
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Hi,

If you replaced the gasket and torqued it to specification, there has to be a crack we are missing. You have confirmed the leak is from the drain plug, correct? I know you were originally questioning possible cracks.

Also, when you replaced the metal crush washer, was it only metal? You may want to try a nylon or composite washer/gasket in place of the crush washer.

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, November 5th, 2021 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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I don’t know for sure if this is the crack you are referring to, but I have attached pics. Please advise me on how I can repair?
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Friday, November 5th, 2021 AT 11:51 PM
Tiny
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So, went out to check vehicle and the bottom half of transmission bolt hole where crack looked to be is now completely broke off and, on the ground, is there a transmission pan for this car or does it come apart to where I can just replace the side where bolt goes in?
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Saturday, November 6th, 2021 AT 5:22 AM
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Hi,

There isn't a pan. As far as the crack, that is part of the case. What I would do is this. First, you need to find someone that can weld aluminum and have that part welded back into place. Then they make "pan savers" that you can use to seal it. (See pic 1 below)

To replace that portion of the case, the transmission needs to be taken apart. I would at least try to do it this way.

I wish I had an easy answer. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Take care,

Joe

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Saturday, November 6th, 2021 AT 9:04 PM
Tiny
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I don’t know anyone who can weld and could I use an expansion plug?
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Saturday, November 6th, 2021 AT 9:09 PM
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Hi,

You could try something like that. My biggest concern is it would come loose or if the housing has other cracks, the expansion may cause it to break more.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Joe
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Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
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Without tearing the transmission apart what are my best options?
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Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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I would want the broken part welded back to the housing and then use a pan saver. I wish I had a better answer, but there really isn't.
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Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 10:06 PM
Tiny
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What the heck is a pan saver?
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Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 10:10 PM
Tiny
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It's what I mentioned a few posts back. I reattached the pic below. If you weld it back together, either you will need to drill and re-tap the threads or use a pan saver. It basically works like a toggle bolt. See pic below.

If the weld is done properly, the absolute best thing is to drill and re-tap the threads and use an oversized pan bolt, but the pan saver will work as well.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

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Monday, November 8th, 2021 AT 5:02 PM

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