Throw out bearing?

Tiny
ZGODWIN1
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  • 2005 FORD MUSTANG
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 79,000 MILES
I’ve recently installed an Exody lightweight flywheel paired with a mcleod stage 2 clutch, in the process I changed the TOB but when the transmission was put back in, I had a leak coming from my bellhousing (brake fluid). So, we pulled the transmission again thinking I was sent a faulty TOB, after getting an OEM TOB we reinstalled and hit the same problem. Any help?
Monday, August 8th, 2022 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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About the only thing down there would be the quick connect fitting for the TOB. I have seen those corrode and leak and the fluid end up inside the bell housing. I would probably change the retainer at the bellhousing and the line to the master. The line is Ford 6R3Z-7A512-C. I've sometimes found that the line was leaking when bleeding the system, the air bubbles never stop because they get pulled in around the O-rings on the line.
To check for the leaking spot somewhat easily, take some brake clean spray and hose off the connections, now dust them with common baby or foot powder and watch for it to get damp and change color. That will be where the leak is.
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Monday, August 8th, 2022 AT 9:17 PM

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