Unknown leak, need fixed by Monday!

[uhhkilleez]

Turns out it was my trans. Checked it today and not a single drop was on the dipstick. When my dad bought the car from a "friend" he told us the trans was rebuilt at 145k. Looking through all the records for the warranty all I found trans related at 145k was a flush. So I have the original transmission in my car. Pretty surprised an auto in a v6 lasted 220,000 miles!

 

[LeBirdNest]

Sweet man I'm glad it all worked out. Also, that might be a record. Mine lasted until 197k

 

[uhhkilleez]

Well it's not all worked out completely, I just know what's leaking. It could just be some loose bolts or a gasket or a hose or even a cracked case.
Did you rebuild or put in a new one or do the cl-s six speed swap and how much did it run you if you don't mind me asking

 

[FunnyVictor86]

See guys I told you it was trans fluid, I win! On a serious note whether your taking to get fixed asap or going to drive it around like that make sure to fill it up with Honda ATF only. Keep us updated.

 

[uhhkilleez]

Haha yeah you were right! It wasn't that redish color when I wiped it up from the ground but today I wiped it off the bottom where it's dripping and it's red.

Both of the ladies in my life are leaking red fluid right now if you know what I mean, it sucks.

I made sure to get the Honda atf, took it home, put some in, jacked it up and crawled underneath. It seems to be coming from this line that goes above the exhaust heat shields and goes into the back of the trans, I have no idea what that part is.
I'll be using my dads car in the mean time and the soonest I can get my car on a lift is Wednesday morning.

Also, does anybody know an easier way to fill the trans fluid!? I couldn't find a single funnel at any store small enough to fit in the dipstick! I ended up buying a Turkey basted that fit in it, ripped off the rubber part at the top, and stuffed another funnel inside that.

Thanks for your guys' help I appreciate it!

 

[001Stunna]

Are you talking about the transmission cooling lines?
3/4?

or
5/6 if v6?

As for filling it up, get a long neck funnel. I use something like this

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It seems to be coming from this line that goes above the exhaust heat shields and goes into the back of the trans, I have no idea what that part is.

Also, does anybody know an easier way to fill the trans fluid!? I couldn't find a single funnel at any store small enough to fit in the dipstick! I ended up buying a Turkey basted that fit in it, ripped off the rubber part at the top, and stuffed another funnel inside that.

Thanks for your guys' help I appreciate it!

 

[uhhkilleez]

Not really sure to be honest but it's the v6. I'd post pictures of it but I haven't been on a computer and I don't know how to post pictures from my phone. Going on a lift in the morning, hopefully I'll find out more.

 

[uhhkilleez]

Well it turns out the the transmission was cracked. Debating on a new trans or a new car. If I get a new trans I really want to go the route of a cl-s 6 speed swap. Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate of what the difference in price would be between a 4 speed auto and a 6 speed manual? And what year is the cls trans I need?

 

[uhhkilleez]

Well a six speed swap is out of my price range right now. I have a guy who can install it for $200, not sure of that is good or not. The best trans I found local has 150k, already pulled from the car, for $750. I found one online with 50k for $850 plus $200 to ship. Probably gonna spend the extra $300 for the one with 50k.

 

[001Stunna]

Well it turns out the the transmission was cracked. Debating on a new trans or a new car. If I get a new trans I really want to go the route of a cl-s 6 speed swap. Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate of what the difference in price would be between a 4 speed auto and a 6 speed manual? And what year is the cls trans I need?

where was the old one cracked at? any pictures?