1994 Chevy S-10 fluid leak

CAMELMAC

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1994 CHEVROLET S-10
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
23,800 MILES

I have a transmission that only leaks about once every two weeks, but when it does, it saturates the undercarriage of the truck. (Two quarts) I had heard that it it probably coming from the vent tube, but what could be making it overflow?

Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 6:26 PM

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BLACKOP555

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Wheres it comming from first, bad gasket? Improperly torqued. Vent? Seal?

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Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 9:33 PM

CAMELMAC

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It appears to be coming from the vent tube. Hard to tell tho, but it sure puts out a lot of fluid when it decides to leak, which isn't every day. Gasket and filter have been changed so that is ruled out.

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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 AT 11:07 AM

BLACKOP555

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Vent could be bad and alll the pressure is building up then it all shoots out all of a sudden.

I would take it to a trans shop asap and get it looked at before something else goes bad.

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Sunday, August 17th, 2008 AT 9:12 AM

CAMELMAC

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Where would this vent tube be located? I have done a lot of work on vehicles, but never automatic transmissions and would like to try and fix this myself if possible.

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Friday, August 29th, 2008 AT 4:02 PM

BLACKOP555

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Transmission is one of the most advanced thigns you can get into, it requires an additional year in college to touch upon the basics let alone get very familiar in there.

Without the problems thers very slim of a chance to figure out what is wrong.