1990 Ford F150 fluid leak

1990 FORD F-150
102,821 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PRAC2
Aloha, My transmission is leaking from the dipstick area. Fluid livel is normal, but it starts to leak out from the dipstick when the engine starts to get hot. What must I do to fix this problem? Or is it a major repair?
Feb 1, 2009 at 10:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it eaking from the top of the tube or where it goes into the trans?

Joe
Feb 4, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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Transmission fluid is leaking out from the top of the dipstick tube, where the dipstick enters the tube from the top.
I ran a wire up the vacumm tube, and there doesn't appear to be any blockage.
Feb 5, 2009 at 2:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the trans isn't over full? WHen trans fluid gets hot, it expands.
Feb 5, 2009 at 10:27 AM
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