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Bizarre Transmission Leak on 59 CDV Now "Sorted"

Started by P. Manoogian, April 22, 2017, 07:54:18 PM

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P. Manoogian

Ever determined to eliminate all leaks from my 59 CDV I did the following:
1.) replaced water pump
2.) Did valve cover gaskets 3x finally using the EXPENSIVE RTV and following directions to a "T"
3.) Replaced power steering pressure hose
4.) Replaced rear main seal
5.) Replaced transmission pan gasket


All seemed well until spots of transmission fluid appeared on the floor. It was coming from the "top" transmission line near the starter. How could this be as that is ABOVE the transmission pan I wondered? Upon removal there was a rub mark on the line that wore the tiniest crack only visible when compressed air was introduced and slight red fluid emerged.


After cleaning, filing, brazing and filing the braze, it was sealed. After install I sliced a 4" pieces of 3/8" hose and slipped it over the repair area where it will rest against the lower line for the next 58 years.



1961 Eldorado - Shell Pearl/Mauve
1962 Corvette 327 - 250 HP Automatic Triple Black
1963 Impala SS Convertible - 283 Automatic Black Red Gut White Top
1965 Impala SS Coupe  - 502 Turbo 400 - Crocus Yellow
1974 Corvette L84 4spd Coupe - White / Black Leather

The Tassie Devil(le)

Congratulations.

Not only have you saved the continuing mess, but you have saved your transmission from total destruction.

Bruce. >:D

PS.   Plus, the lives of people travelling behind you as the leak got bigger.
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
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Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe