1997 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question
Topics covered: Coolant, Coolant leak, Gas.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on August 26, 2011
97 Chevy 1500 truck auto c4 tranny puddle leak in rear
97 Chevy 1500 truck c4 transmission overnight leak behind u-joint at the yoke. Tranny new a few years ago, less than 10,000 miles on it.
Today I noticed no tranny leak overnight, but a small coolant leak under passenger side in front instead. AC leaking freon and doesn't work. Related, or different problem?
Runs great otherwise. Thanks!
Today I noticed no tranny leak overnight, but a small coolant leak under passenger side in front instead. AC leaking freon and doesn't work. Related, or different problem?
Runs great otherwise. Thanks!
Asked by JW Answer
Replied on August 26, 2011
There may be a hole in the slip yoke end to prevent noise when the yoke plunges, if that is the case, there is usually an O-ring on the output shaft to prevent fluid from entering the yoke and leaking. Check if this o-ring is there. The coolant leak and the refrigerant leak should not be related. The coolant leak could be water pump, intake gasket, or heater pipe fitting. I don't know how far up front you are talking, could even be the radiator. Refrigerant could be leaking from service fitting(s), line, hose, or component.
