Tranny leak-can't find it! - Dodge Diesel

red70ragtop · 04-19-2006, 08:12 AM

I've been noticing the little puddle that usually appears under my truck has been getting bigger and bigger. I've dried everything up, driven it, and tried to spot the source, but I'm having trouble nailing it down. Is there a dye or something I can use to find it? It's really worrying me.

ds1rider · 04-19-2006, 08:23 AM

What tranny do you have?

tmacie · 04-19-2006, 01:54 PM

look at the two lines that run under the transmission by the bellhousing. they like to rub together and cause splits.....I just ran into that myself.

Travis

ds1rider · 04-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Go ahead and fix it ASAP because it will not take long to leave you stranded. Here's a post I made about a week ago. If I recall, the line is around $50, and pretty easy to replace.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...ad.php?t=99398

red70ragtop · 04-19-2006, 03:30 PM

I found the culprit today. The forward passenger corner of the pan is leaking. My guess is someone pried on it and bent the pan taking it off. Where can I get a new pan that has a drain plug in it?????

infidel · 04-19-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red70ragtop

I found the culprit today. The forward passenger corner of the pan is leaking. My guess is someone pried on it and bent the pan taking it off. Where can I get a new pan that has a drain plug in it?????

http://www.mag-hytec.com/ not cheap but worth it

red70ragtop · 04-19-2006, 06:53 PM

I've seen these pans. And I've seen the price. Is the price justifiable??

infidel · 04-19-2006, 07:11 PM

The end result is very desirable. The price is high but other brands cost about the same.

red70ragtop · 04-19-2006, 07:54 PM

Understood. I see I would get the advantage of the magnetic drain plug. The other advantage is more fluid capacity. But I almost feel like I'm paying the bulk of the money for a decoration. Are there other advantages? It isn't that much money, really. But I guess I just like knowing I'm paying reasonable money for whatever an item is. I'm not much of one for putting pretty things on a truck. I don't really care an awful lot about that. But functionality is worth paying for, if the price is reasonable.

red70ragtop · 04-20-2006, 04:56 AM

Does anyone know of a stock-depth, regular-old tin pan with a drain plug in it available on the aftermarket? I have a welder and such. I suppose I could go to the boneyard and get an old oil pan, cut the plug bung out of it and weld it into my pan. I am a lazy cuss, though. I'd rather buy one done if there's one out there.

fschiola · 04-22-2006, 12:11 PM

My $0.02 is that if you are going to change the fluid you should also change the filter, which means dropping the pan anyway.

whazzup · 04-22-2006, 01:16 PM

If you want a deep pan check out the B&M pans. I ordered one from auto zone 130.00 bucks.

inarush76 · 04-23-2006, 06:29 PM

Check with your local dealer. They offer a pan through performance parts that has a drain plug. Avoid chrome as the gasket is prone to slip out. You may be able to tap on pan with light hammer to straighten pan and stop leak.
I run into this all the time from guys using impacts and overtightening bolts.
James

cumminsdriver635 · 04-23-2006, 09:42 PM

Just find a regular old stock pan, drill a hole in it, and buy a drain plug kit, and install it. Easy to do, and wont cost you much. I have a hard time buying the deep tranny pan stuff too.

Eric

hotmopr · 04-24-2006, 12:58 AM

I wouldnt be so sure its the pan.. I had the dipstick tube start leaking not to long ago.. It could be leaking out of the top of the case and running down the front corner of the pan. It may be worth checking..

04-19-2006, 08:23 AM	#2
ds1rider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N. FLORIDA Posts: 551 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	What tranny do you have? __________________ 2K 2500 Reg Cab 4x4 ---John 3:16 <><---

04-19-2006, 01:54 PM	#3
tmacie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 186 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	look at the two lines that run under the transmission by the bellhousing. they like to rub together and cause splits.....I just ran into that myself. Travis __________________ 1999 2500 QCLB Auto, Stock once again, for now. SOLD :-( - 2005 2500 quad cab.....stock...not for long. SOLD - 1994 Ram 2500 CTD Reg cab, auto, 200k mi., ISSPRO EGT, 5" mitre cut stacks, Mystery switch, 100 plate a hair back from FF, 16.5 deg. timing, BHAF 3kgsk!!.

04-22-2006, 12:11 PM	#11
fschiola Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canon City, Colorado Posts: 1,011 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	My $0.02 is that if you are going to change the fluid you should also change the filter, which means dropping the pan anyway. __________________ 1997 Ram 2500 CTD 4 spd auto 47RE reg cab 4X4 long bed Dana M70/ 3.54 245/75/R16 181 delivery valves KDP tabbed, timing set at 16* 2000 Ram 2500 CTD 5 spd reg cab 4X4 long bed Dana M80/ 3.55 265/75/R16 2005 Honda Civic LX (43 MPG) 2008 John Deere 3120 e-hydro transmission "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. "

04-22-2006, 01:16 PM	#12
whazzup Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: White Mountains, AZ Posts: 115 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	If you want a deep pan check out the B&M pans. I ordered one from auto zone 130.00 bucks. __________________ 96 2500 4x4 ext cab, 3.54s, GB auto & triple disk, 4" dumping to 5" miter cuts, Thuren track bar, 2" leveling kit, Jammer Turbo, timed at 16*, #100 plate, 3K GSK, S&B intake with cowl hole, boost, pyro, and trans temp Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust If It Were Not For FORD's My Tools Would Rust

04-23-2006, 09:42 PM	#14
cumminsdriver635 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Garrard county, Kentucky Posts: 3,077 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Just find a regular old stock pan, drill a hole in it, and buy a drain plug kit, and install it. Easy to do, and wont cost you much. I have a hard time buying the deep tranny pan stuff too. Eric __________________ Mine: 94 2500 4x4 12 valve 200k+miles 3:55 LSD Dana 80 337hp/772tq before turbo Fuel:#0 Plate, 4K GSK, 191 DV's, 215 Injectors, 16* timing Air: HX40/16 Tranny: Stock 47rh w/ Built Goerend VB and Triple Disc Converter, billet apply lever, Suncoast flexplate, billet input and a lockup switch Other Stuff: 4in to 6in bull hauler, EV Isspro gauges,16x8 Eagle 058's Awaiting installation:New Era 370's Dads: Stock 98 4x4 12 valve 5 speed. Single Stack Club Member #4

04-19-2006, 02:05 PM	#4
ds1rider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N. FLORIDA Posts: 551 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Go ahead and fix it ASAP because it will not take long to leave you stranded. Here's a post I made about a week ago. If I recall, the line is around $50, and pretty easy to replace. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...ad.php?t=99398

04-19-2006, 03:30 PM	#5
red70ragtop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 151 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I found the culprit today. The forward passenger corner of the pan is leaking. My guess is someone pried on it and bent the pan taking it off. Where can I get a new pan that has a drain plug in it?????

04-19-2006, 06:53 PM	#7
red70ragtop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 151 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I've seen these pans. And I've seen the price. Is the price justifiable??

04-19-2006, 07:11 PM	#8
infidel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 14,438 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	The end result is very desirable. The price is high but other brands cost about the same.

04-19-2006, 07:54 PM	#9
red70ragtop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 151 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Understood. I see I would get the advantage of the magnetic drain plug. The other advantage is more fluid capacity. But I almost feel like I'm paying the bulk of the money for a decoration. Are there other advantages? It isn't that much money, really. But I guess I just like knowing I'm paying reasonable money for whatever an item is. I'm not much of one for putting pretty things on a truck. I don't really care an awful lot about that. But functionality is worth paying for, if the price is reasonable.

04-20-2006, 04:56 AM	#10
red70ragtop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 151 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Does anyone know of a stock-depth, regular-old tin pan with a drain plug in it available on the aftermarket? I have a welder and such. I suppose I could go to the boneyard and get an old oil pan, cut the plug bung out of it and weld it into my pan. I am a lazy cuss, though. I'd rather buy one done if there's one out there.

04-23-2006, 06:29 PM	#13
inarush76 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 43 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Check with your local dealer. They offer a pan through performance parts that has a drain plug. Avoid chrome as the gasket is prone to slip out. You may be able to tap on pan with light hammer to straighten pan and stop leak. I run into this all the time from guys using impacts and overtightening bolts. James

04-24-2006, 12:58 AM	#15
hotmopr Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 567 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I wouldnt be so sure its the pan.. I had the dipstick tube start leaking not to long ago.. It could be leaking out of the top of the case and running down the front corner of the pan. It may be worth checking..

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