[mustangrookie]

i have a 2000 gt auto. It seems to have a small leak , almost enough to drip and hit the ground. it seems to be coming from the bell housing spacer area. can the spacer itself leak or Is that the rear main seal? could i reuse the spacer and just get the gasket??

 

[blkstangcon1985]

I think I have a similar problem. I think its the main seal most likely.
You could buy a product to expand that seal. I did this and it seems to have helped somewhat - Good luck!

 

[mustangrookie]

im just not much for additives i just don't believe in them :surprise: . but is the bell housing spacer reuseable or should i buy a new one if i was going to take it off already

 

[blkstangcon1985]

You're right, additives should be a last resort before disassembly, it's all about convenience.

BTW you are sure it is oil and not trans fluid?

 

[JonR2006]

If it's oil, then it's most likely the rear main seal. Confirm what type of oil is leaking as mentioned above.

I'm not sure on the spacer...I do not have an auto. Can you elaborate?

 

[mustangrookie]

actually it is tranny fluid . i looked it over and wiped it down really good. i should have posted that before lol

 

[SoCal2V]

If it's trans fluid then most likely it's coming from the pump housing, second possibility is the shaft seal on the torque converter. A friend of mine with a '98 GT with the same issue was recently given a quote of $400 - $600 (depending on where the leak is originating, as you won't know for sure until it's apart).

 

[JonR2006]

This is probably what is causing the issue in your other thread....

 

[mustangrookie]

and im talking about the metal spacer that is in between the engine and tranny . manuals have them too. i think ill just order a new one its 40 bucks .i don't want to put it all back together and have the spacer not fit due to it warping and old age.

 

[blkstangcon1985]

Trans fluid could be coming from the torque convertor drain plug or the pan. Did you have a recent trans fluid change?
Maybe they didn't tighten stuff down enough.

 

[JonR2006]

Oh, I know what you're talking about now....if it's $40 then yeah replace it...might as well...it will probably be ok to use again..

 

[mustangrookie]

grrrr

 

[mustangrookie]

do you mean the entire bell housing needs to be replaced???

 

[stevew01]

It sounds like it is a torque converter seal thats leaking. I strongly encourage having the transmission looked at when you remove it to make sure that you dont have any issues that is causing the seal to go out. Yes they do go out with old age, but worth looking into. I also recommend a replacement torque converter and all new fluids while you have it out. Might as well do the rear extension housing seal on the rear tailshaft of the transmission. The bellhousing you are talking about replacing is not needed unless you broke yours somehow.