Replace the trans fluid one more time
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Originally Posted by pgrindstaff
Here is a somewhat better background on the car. I actually bought this car off ebay. It just so happens that the seller is located here in Atlanta so it worked out pretty well. So I go pick up the car and get the whole spill about what they have done to it, mostly replacing fluids. The guy even said that that was not really necessary but that they did it anyway. According to the carfax I ran before purchasing the car I found that it had been in and out of auctions but nothing serious about problems or anything.
I took some pictures of various places under the hood to help you guys see what is going on. As you can see, i am dripping something red and it does not feel like motor oil, just like a lube or something. Anyway, I hope this helps and hopefully I can get this problem fixed pretty quick.
Here is a link to the pictures.
They have been scaled down to 320x240 for you downloading convenience but I can provide larger versions if necessary.
Thanks for the input :)
Hi there, I think the person who carried out the fluid service on the tranny did not torque all necessary plugs and bolts as specified and maybe did not change the gasket. Get it to someone who knows what he is doing. All the best!!
Mike all e34 530's used dexron III not the lifetime magic fluid.
That pic of the transmission cooler line is strange because the 530 had a separate transmission cooler in front of the radiator not part of the radiator like the one you show...This car is definitely a 530? Can you show a few pics of the engine and overall radiator Also the lines used an oring seal on them , so if they are leaking you'll need to replace the orings. Its not a flare fitting