I've replaced my shift shaft seal 3x's now and fluid is still leaking. I was able to use a ball joint press to seat the seal properly, the third time replacing the seal I coated it with RTV and let it dry for 24hrs before refilling the trans.
Each time I replaced the seal I did it without dropping the pan and the valve body. Would it make any difference if I removed the valve body and replaced rather than the top down method everyone else has had success with? Is there another seal that could be the culprit too?
I've confirmed the leak is coming out of the shift shaft/throttle lever shaft. My coolant lines, band adj, neutral switch and solenoid connector are not leaking. I should also mention that I have a deep trans pan (from PO, dont know the band).
I'd appreciate any tips! This is the last of the leaky trans saga, would really like to keep the fluids inside
Each time I replaced the seal I did it without dropping the pan and the valve body. Would it make any difference if I removed the valve body and replaced rather than the top down method everyone else has had success with? Is there another seal that could be the culprit too?
I've confirmed the leak is coming out of the shift shaft/throttle lever shaft. My coolant lines, band adj, neutral switch and solenoid connector are not leaking. I should also mention that I have a deep trans pan (from PO, dont know the band).
I'd appreciate any tips! This is the last of the leaky trans saga, would really like to keep the fluids inside

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