Took a dump

[Starter986]

Thank you, 78, I'll take a look this morning.

Have a good day.

[Starter986]

Filled the trans pan... plugged it... started it up... and this is from where the leak is coming.

After I identified exactly from where the leak is coming I restarted the car for a moment putting it into drive. The wheel spun, in idle. I'm assuming this is a good sign for the TC.

It appears I'll be taking it to an indi, unless someone believes this is a carport-doable job for someone with zero AT experience.

Advice welcomed, thank you.

[911monty]

That will be the transmission input shaft seal. It does not require trans tear down to replace but the trans will have to be removed.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 911monty

That will be the transmission input shaft seal. It does not require trans tear down to replace but the trans will have to be removed.

Thank you, 911. So... just remove the tranny... replace the seal... button it back up?

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Thank you, 911. So... just remove the tranny... replace the seal... button it back up?

Duke's light-hearted sarcasm made me wonder if it might be worth your while to replace the IMS while you're in there. You never know, this may turn out to be a blessing in disguise if your IMS happens to be on it's way.

I don't intend on doing the IMS as a standalone, but if for some reason I had to pull the tranny I'd definitely do it while I was there. Just my 2 cents.

[911monty]

Removing an auto trans is a bit tedious since you have to detach the torque converter (TC) from the engine flex plate through the starter hole before you drop out the trans assembly with the TC. Do not let the TC fall out when dropping the trans. Once assembly is removed you then slide the TC out of the shaft tube. The seal can then be R&R'd. Good news is you can dump the old fluid out of the TC and refill before reinstalling. This will result in a complete fluid change. I have attached a thread from the resident Guru (JFP) covering the important details.

Removal of Torque Converter?

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Removing an auto trans is a bit tedious since you have to detach the torque converter (TC) from the engine flex plate through the starter hole before you drop out the trans assembly with the TC. Do not let the TC fall out when dropping the trans. Once assembly is removed you then slide the TC out of the shaft tube. The seal can then be R&R'd. Good news is you can dump the old fluid out of the TC and refill before reinstalling. This will result in a complete fluid change. I have attached a thread from the resident Guru (JFP) covering the important details.

Removal of Torque Converter?

Looked under there, and there's no way I'm going to try to separate that thing. Thank you, Monty.

Got the exhaust out today. all in one piece. Those last two bolts... that attach to the muffler (center of picture)... yeah... that was no "Burner" job. I had to remove the rear bumper cover and still use two sockets to remove those last two bolts/nuts.

The six nuts holding on the exhaust to the exhaust manifold... some penetrant and they backed right out.

That muffler is a tank.

Since the mechanic will have to remove the axle I'll see if he can take care of the torn in half boot.

Any other "while you're in there" tasks I should attend to?

Thank you, guys!