nuisance leak - 63/64 Cadillac Website2024-03-28T16:46:13Zhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/forum/topics/nuisance-leak?commentId=6543066%3AComment%3A206981&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi did the foot powder test,,…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-03:6543066:Comment:2069842019-09-03T02:43:00.563ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>i did the foot powder test,, little dibble around the fuel pump, so i pulled the rear bolt, and when i loosened it, it took little more than what it takes to loosen the valve cover bolts,, really not anywhere near 15lbs i wouldnt guess ,, anyway,, i got it out, per Russ instructions, and put the rtv black on the threads and to the back of the bolt and put it back in,, not a bad process,, that bolt is a little hidden, but other than that, not too bad,, so will see how that holds…</p>
<p>i did the foot powder test,, little dibble around the fuel pump, so i pulled the rear bolt, and when i loosened it, it took little more than what it takes to loosen the valve cover bolts,, really not anywhere near 15lbs i wouldnt guess ,, anyway,, i got it out, per Russ instructions, and put the rtv black on the threads and to the back of the bolt and put it back in,, not a bad process,, that bolt is a little hidden, but other than that, not too bad,, so will see how that holds up.</p>
<p>i did find the leak that is leaving the spots, it turns out to be the transmission pan, guessing the gasket is worn out on the back passenger side, thats where the drip was,, running hand over the edge, didnt find any red fluid on the other edges or anything fresh above the connection line.. so, will get a gasket and work on that,, ]</p>
<p>i do know the valve covers are leaking so i will go head and do that as well,,,,,,its minor, but i dont like the look when i see it on the engine..</p>
<p>cleaned out the oil filter cap as well..</p>
<p>anyway, working through it all</p> The same seal is used on the…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-02:6543066:Comment:2069832019-09-02T01:58:13.984Z3ft7bqmb7dryohttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3ft7bqmb7dryo
<p>The same seal is used on the front engine cover for the harmonic balancer. You can get harmonic balancer installers. I have a kit that is dual purpose.</p>
<p>The same seal is used on the front engine cover for the harmonic balancer. You can get harmonic balancer installers. I have a kit that is dual purpose.</p> Does transmission need to be…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2069822019-09-01T23:31:14.255ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>Does transmission need to be sepated from engine on thiscas weell?</p>
<p>Does transmission need to be sepated from engine on thiscas weell?</p> Engine oil in the trans inspe…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2070352019-09-01T22:47:06.331Z3ft7bqmb7dryohttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3ft7bqmb7dryo
<p>Engine oil in the trans inspection cover is a leaking engine rear main seal.</p>
<p>Engine oil in the trans inspection cover is a leaking engine rear main seal.</p> To clean the oil fill cap scr…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2068932019-09-01T22:46:10.779Z3ft7bqmb7dryohttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3ft7bqmb7dryo
<p>To clean the oil fill cap screen, I use brake parts cleaner in a spray can. The harmonic balancer is removed with a special puller, and the repair sleeve slips onto it. I use a thread sealer to seal and lock it in place. It takes the same special tool to install the harmonic balancer. Don't be the fool who hammers it hack on. You will ruin the part.</p>
<p>The 63 has a Hydro matic with a torus converter. The torus converter has a front plate with a large special O ring. That usually…</p>
<p>To clean the oil fill cap screen, I use brake parts cleaner in a spray can. The harmonic balancer is removed with a special puller, and the repair sleeve slips onto it. I use a thread sealer to seal and lock it in place. It takes the same special tool to install the harmonic balancer. Don't be the fool who hammers it hack on. You will ruin the part.</p>
<p>The 63 has a Hydro matic with a torus converter. The torus converter has a front plate with a large special O ring. That usually leaks first. Remove the inspection cover and look to see if trans fluid is on the teeth for the starter, or at the back wall of the trans. On the teeth is a leaking tarus converter. back wall is the front trans seal. Either seal requires the trans to be pulled.</p> yes, i ck that often anywaytag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2070342019-09-01T19:42:54.425ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>yes, i ck that often anyway</p>
<p>yes, i ck that often anyway</p> ok,,, im not sure it s actua…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2069812019-09-01T17:49:25.992ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>ok,,, im not sure it s actually leaking there, or just blowback from the engine leak,, i de gunk ed today, going to wipe dry, then do the powder application and see what falls out..</p>
<p>I'm sure i will have questions after i find the source, as to the appropriate repair method</p>
<p>ok,,, im not sure it s actually leaking there, or just blowback from the engine leak,, i de gunk ed today, going to wipe dry, then do the powder application and see what falls out..</p>
<p>I'm sure i will have questions after i find the source, as to the appropriate repair method</p> thanks Tony,
is there a gas…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2070322019-09-01T17:32:45.102ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>thanks Tony,</p>
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<p> is there a gasket on this inspection plate? I'm guessing from the name, you can pretty easily remove this and its for looking into parts of the transmission. would there be any reason for this to be leaking Trans fluid?? I'm just not familiar enough wither where fluids transport while in operation to know where of if fluid is ever there and if it can leak..</p>
<p>thanks Tony,</p>
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<p> is there a gasket on this inspection plate? I'm guessing from the name, you can pretty easily remove this and its for looking into parts of the transmission. would there be any reason for this to be leaking Trans fluid?? I'm just not familiar enough wither where fluids transport while in operation to know where of if fluid is ever there and if it can leak..</p> thanks Tony,, i have part of…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2070292019-09-01T04:54:23.134ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>thanks Tony,, i have part of the day off tomorrow, so will try to get the gunk and cleaning process done and begin on tracking it down from the others suggestions.</p>
<p>thanks Tony,, i have part of the day off tomorrow, so will try to get the gunk and cleaning process done and begin on tracking it down from the others suggestions.</p> thanks for the tricks of the…tag:6364cadillac.ning.com,2019-09-01:6543066:Comment:2067892019-09-01T04:52:40.693ZKim K Kaiserhttps://6364cadillac.ning.com/profile/KimKKaiser
<p>thanks for the tricks of the trade tips,, they always seem so simple after some one tells you,, </p>
<p>thanks for the tricks of the trade tips,, they always seem so simple after some one tells you,, </p>