Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:25:49 -0500
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
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I can't think of any reason that a transmission would dump two quarts of
fluid where a car sits unless somebody got under it and drilled a hole in
the case. Others may chin in on something that could let that amount go at
one time, but I can't think of it.
As for oil, That's more than a leaking seal, but could be a leaking o-ring
on the 2.1's so-called oil cooler in the stack between the oil filter and
the flange it screws into. It doesn't matter when the oil was changed or
how new the engine it, it just matters where it is right now. If the oil
level is right, and doesn't have any water in it, then it's not the oil.
Which leaves coolant and power steering fluid and one more thing. Coolant
can be deceiving. After it flows down a dirty engine it can look like some
other fluid. But it is a usual suspect for sudden loss, as in a temp II
sensor clip blowing out (ask me how i know about that!). Power steering
fluid? Both that and coolant level are easy enough to check.
The other thing is could be is something I had happen one time. I was
carrying spare oil under the rear seat, and one of the bottle cracked and
leaked out under the car. What a mass, but at the time I was so glad it was
totally unrelated to the engine.
It probably is not the transmission, but it if it, there will be no way to
check it with the fluid that low except to drain what is left and measure
it. Once it gets down below the topping off level, which is actually about
an inch below the hole, as I recall, I don't think a measurement inside the
case is likely.
Let us know.
Jim
On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 3:52 AM, Nomadix <subarusyncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi new 2.2 engine in syncro. First 300 miles had main seal leak. Got
> that fixed under warranty. On 3000 mile road trip 680 miles into it
> have been having a leak. Thought it was oil at first but oil was just
> changed at 800 miles of new Engine now have 1180 on new engine. Fluid was
> dark and dirty. Now am thinking it might have been Manuel transmission
> fluid (gearbox fluid). I know that holds 5 quarts. Sure I have seen about
> two quarts in puddles here and there.
>
> Oil dip stick is in between the marks. Don't know what it was at after
> oil change.
>
> Grounded van in parkin lot for the night so can access better in morning
>
> Is there a way to check Manuel transmission fluid level?
>
> Any help would be great. Have some pics don't know how to post to list.
>
> In wendover nv. So not to much out here via volks folks.
>
> Have tools with me :)
>
> Thanks
> Bob
>
