32RH one time transmission leak?

[Rollerderby]

I have read somewhat related posts of this happening due to the jeep sitting... I don't think that applies.

The short story, I was visiting a friend on the Oregon coast. I pulled the jeep 4 down and all was cool. A few days into the trip I smelt something and found transmission fluid (pink) on the exhaust, skidplate, etc.. I checked the transmission fluid level was and full. I decided to continue to drive and watch the level... The level continues to be fine and its not leaking...

I assume there is ATF in the transfer case, so I am going to check that level today and clean it all up so I can detect any new leak. I will certainly fill if its low and am considering if I should drain and fill. Advise please.

I have read that if the transmission is overfilled, it will leak out a pressure relief hole... that seems to be a possibility but why all of a sudden after owning the jeep for 2 years.

What I probably should do is to have the tranny checked out and fluid/filters changed... baseline the transmission/t-case and probably have someone knowledgeable do it otherwise I will still be left to wonder... Unfortunately, I haven't found a good mechanic and have had near fatal experience using guys work out of their shop...

I hate to add gas to this fire... but I believe I should be able to put the t-case in neutral and the transmission in park and tow... but I have to leave both in neutral so I am fearing something is messed up.

 

[Rollerderby]

I think the problem is that the transmission is slightly overfilled even now. I wiped out the skid plate the best I could am am thinking about spraying it down with brake cleaner so I can more easily determine if there is a leak.

 

[Zukey14]

If you check to transmission level on level ground with the engine running in neutral you should be able to tell if you are losing fluid from the transmission. Could also be the transfer case leaking, which is also ATF, you could pull the fill plug to check the level. I had a similar problem and it was the seal between the trans and transfer case, there is a small weep hole in the rear of the trans right where it meets the transfer case that fluid would intermittently leak out of, but it made a big mess.