RE: Transmission self healing (was RE: sending unit)

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Had to laugh when I read this - I have taken cars that have been parked for
years, filled them with fluids (trans included) and induced them to drive.
In our cases, the trans usually leaks out from the cables someplace, and
those generally don't "heal".  Some seals, however, will swell in the
presence of fluids, and leaks can potentially slow to the point of being
barely noticeable.

Bear in mind that all this time Murphy is quietly riding in the back seat,
waiting for the most inconvenient moment to spring a major leak and leave
you on the Hush-Puppy Express... 

SC

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary H. [mailto:spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:25 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Transmission self healing (was RE: sending unit)



Self-repairing Mopars must be pretty scarce Rich. All I've seen are the
other variety, self-destructing versions. ;) 

That sounds like a good theory, though I've had Mopars with TorqueFlites in
them sit for years without a fluid leak. Of course, if they ever run again
who know what will spew out of the assorted systems.... :)

Gary H. 

-----Original Message-----
>
>I have been coerced into working on a '79 'Vette. Something of interest 
>to us perhaps has been pointed out to me by my Chevy boy cousin. Namely 
>that when setting for long periods of time the converter drains back 
>into the transmission and forces the excess fluid out the front seal.
>The 'Vette was leaking severely, lost so much fluid it wouldn't move. 
>Cuz said, "Fill it, drive it, it'll be OK". I found this to be true. It 
>quit leaking and is functioning properly. Now will this be the same for 
>our 727's/904's???
>
>PS: The 'Vette work has netted me some nice Mopar stuff, front wheels!!!
>
>Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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