The only way to get at them is to remove the transmission. Checked lines at radiator and minimal fluid present. Update: grabbed my 1000 lumen flashlight and gave another look up into the crevice, there is some thick yellow grease around the bolt in that area. I found a thread where somebody had a rear main seal leak and had the oil residue in this area, but their pictures showed a darker, thicker fluid as one would expect with dirty motor oil. Almost every time the transmission or engine will require removal from the vehicle in order to replace the seal and resolve the fluid leak. Re:AT Transmission fluid leaking from bellhousing? maybe a year or so and it will leak again. The trans fluid was leaking and with the wind it got on the exhaust, hence the smoke. Looked under truck and trans fluid leaking at bellhousing with a small steady drip while in park and running. I've check the tranny level twice and only added 1/4 qt. No leaks when not running. if the bushing is worn replacing the seal will end up being a short lived repair. Transmission fluid leaking from bell housing when in gear. It's a slow leak. E4od leaking transmission fluid from bell housing and inspection port My 07 Escalade started leaking transmission fluid from the bell housing today, and it’s not a small leak, after about 5 mins it was about 3 inches in diameter and this is with the vehicle off. The trans oil is a brownish color. You probably have a bad seal and if you pull the tranny out check the slop in the converter bushing. Checked converter drain plug and it was tight. Birmingham, Alabama (USA) - 2011 SL550 Former: 2011 C300, 2010 ML350, CLK550 Cabriolet, 2002 C240, 2001 ML320, 1984 300TD Allison haad some issues with oil coming along the bolts and then leaking into the housing. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Did a few hose downs to clean the area and confirmed that it is transmission fluid and it is leaking out of the bell housing. I have a 1992 ford ranger xlt 3.0L automatic with transmission fluid leaking from bell housing when in gear. It's the bottom 2 bolts in the center of the bellhousing. So my Disco2 started marking the driveway. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. When trans is put into any gear, trans fluid pours out of the bellhousing inspection plate. If it's dry and the oil is still coming out it most likely is the bolts holding the bellhousing to the main case. If it's transmission fluid, it could be coming from the seal between the front shaft and torque converter. If the torque converter seal fails it will leak fluid from where the engine and transmission meet up. Its what used to happen before replacing the seal anyway. Some 2011 F-150, Expedition, Navigator and 2012 Mustang vehicles equipped with the 6R80 automatic transmission and built on or after 4/15/2011 through 6/8/2011 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the bell housing area. it’s my daily, I don’t race it or beat on it and never heard any noise while … I have learned that a 727 that sits for more than 3 to 5 days can have the convertor drain back into the case then put the trans into an over filled state causing fluid to leak out of the vent at the front of the transmission in the bell housing. Your transmission is leaking from the bell housing most likely because the torque converter seal has failed. Hi there you 727 transmission experts! have a look at the photo here and give your advice as to where this leak is coming from. Leaks the worst when you go heavy on the throttle. I pull over at a parking lot to have a look under the car and not was it only dripping from the bellhousing, it was literally pouring! 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