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Originally Posted by piper6909
My guess is that if it's coming out between the bell housing and the engine block, without removing the tranny, I don't know how they could tell tell if it's the seal, the pump or the TC even with the dye test. So, if you have to take the tranny out anyway I can't see how the dye test would be of much help, because once the tranny is out you should be able to see where the leak is coming from anyway.
Having said that, I've only done dye tests on A/C units, not trannies so take my statement with a grain of salt.
Did you ask them specifically if they could tell whether the leak is coming from the front seal vs. the pump with the tranny still bolted to the engine? If they say yes, I'd ask them how.
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The guy said they would introduce the dye... and insert a camera into the transmission. I asked if it was going to be one of the 'holes' under the transmission (one through which I can see the dry flywheel teeth). Yes. One of those holes. Start the engine... camera through hole reveals from where the dye is coming. Then I'll know which way to proceed: repair or replace.
Another question: I have the exhaust removed right up to the exhaust manifold. The manifolds remain attached to the engine... but nothing fron there on back. Should the car NOT be swtarted without the pipes on? If the car was started... might that cause some problems with valves... or anything else? Thanks!
