Yes, should be 106 inch pounds on a trans pan.
If ya don't have a tq. wrench that reads in inch. pounds, then 7-10 ft. lbs.

A 1/4" drive setup is sufficient, to prevent overtorquing (if that's a word). I'm sayin snug, as u did. But if a 3/8" is what u have, then little effort is needed to do the same task.

Reread in red both quotes. Low is sayin the round inspection cover in 1st pic on upper right where it has a touch of rust, mini screwdriver prys / pops it off. Look inside w/. light. And / or wipe finger inside there for tranny fluid. Watch for potential, sharp casing to prevent cuts to finger if ya do that.

Lisa, while water pump & stat were changed this summer after 150k mi., the gaskets can still leak. They're ~$6 ea. & ya need 2, so it's a $12 fix if that's it. Mine went at ~75k. Yet the water pump can be fine. Can leak, ... not sayin that's your problem. Best way is to look immediately after driving, crawl onto ground. If it's indeed DexCool, it evaporates exceedingly fast.

I went thru this.

Trace the leak best ya can, I know it's difficult as leaks usu. are hard to find & they are a bear if it's leakin all over or on a dirty eng. / trans. Use a paper towel on floor or garage, or some cardboard. Locate as close to leak as possible. Then snoop around w/. a "bright" flashlight. Long as whatever it is isn't dripping all on wire looms & such, hopefully you'll find culprit.

 

When we changed the pump, the seals were changed too.
I have an Aero Force gauge set for engine and trans temp, and trans has been within 20-30 degrees of the engine temp. So I know there's not and over heating issue.

It's trans fluid. I got down on my hands and knees and smelt the spot on the driveway.

It's suppose to rain here today, so I won't be able to look at anything.

Y'all have been great. Thanks for all the advice, I will keep you posted.

 

i hate leaks, mine was leaking tranny fluid like crazy out of the small breather hole on the slip yoke, alittle jb weld fixed that tho


hope you figure out where it coming from....

 

JB Wwld we're not short of. But close up the breather hole? Suffocate?

 

i had the same problem within a few months of buying my brand new truck. Just one drop on the driveway every couple of weeks. Crawling under there it was always a little moist near the inspection hole of the trans and if i wiped it it was red. Turned out to be a front seal on the trans... luckily i got it fixed under warranty. But, it sounds like a very similar situation

 

Lisa, heck, just upgrade to a FLT L5 or more, that'll fix it. Then go see Trick. You'll be faster than Eric in no time.

I know, I know, it's costs a bit more to go that route tho.

 

I called the trans guy I know and he said he can put it on the lift and we can both look. That will be Thursday night after work.

Yeah, easier said than done. If I had $$ I prob would have chosen a higher stage.

Guess you didn't know Eric is +40 Hp over stock right now. He just replace the OEM motor mounts with billet aluminum, and after 36k mi the OEM clutch was replaced with a Spec 3+. Also replace front and rear sways.
The Bread Truck drives beautifully.

 

I hear ya. It took me a long time to save up for my stall & tranny. I just meant upgrade now. As a joke.

Altho it wouldn't be a joke if ya got a Trick turbo. No, I wasn't aware or forgot he had +40 more ponies. I knew he'd upgrade some stuff. And +40 HP in a Bread Truck wouldn't cut it.

 

+40 Hp on an HHR SS? That wouldn't cut it?

 

If you're running a Trick Turbo, it'd make you're truck very fun was my point. IDK what that HHR SS weighs, but it's 300 HP. Ask Eric cause I have no idea what his ride should weigh in at. While IDK what your Chariot weighs, I'll guess ~4700# + / - 300# or so. Figure where u are now, plus a good 100+ HP. Depending on how crazy, that's just a tip of the iceberg. Interested aren't ya?

Sometimes I wish this wasn't a DD, maybe I woulda had a turbo sittin in boxes instead of my Maggie. Next time.