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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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I have a steady drip, I just had the transmission front seal replaced because I thought that was causing the leak but it returned. (Follow the wet spot up and you can see the droplet) Any ideas?



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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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rear main seal
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 04:09 PM
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Take off the cover to the inspection port on the bell housing and see if there is oil in there, if so probably RMS. If not, likely the oil pan gasket.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 07:34 AM
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The liquid is a “dirty orange” so it seems like it could be a mix of motor oil and trans oil. Can I use an additive like the blue devil to fix the RMS? Or do I need to drop the transmission and replace it?

https://gobdp.com/product/rear-main-sealer-00234/
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 08:47 AM
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I wouldn't use any additives that swell or soften the seals.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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Not a bad idea to replace the rear main seal when you replace the front tranny seal.
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