tranny leak

[mno221]

I have a 2001 silverado 5.3, i have a stream of transmission fluid leaking down from the top of my transmission, i cant see the top of the tranny so i dont know if its a hose or what, but oil is everywhere, has anyone had this problem and if so what was the diagnosis.It was fine yesterday no problem, and now once i start it up about couple mins fluid just leaking. Help!!!

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by mno221

I have a 2001 silverado 5.3, i have a stream of transmission fluid leaking down from the top of my transmission, i cant see the top of the tranny so i dont know if its a hose or what, but oil is everywhere, has anyone had this problem and if so what was the diagnosis.It was fine yesterday no problem, and now once i start it up about couple mins fluid just leaking. Help!!!

with the engine running you check the fluid level in park. cold should be at the bottom of the stick. if that is correct then you may have a bad line or a casting hole in the tranny. it is even possible that the tranny cracked.

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