2000 GMT400 CREW CAB SFA SWAP-The Warden: Fuel leak fixed and awaiting surgery…

[GWeakland620]

So I drove the truck, cleaned off the trans, and let it sit a few days. This is what the trans looks like now.

Nothing...

Is it possible for a leak to fix itself?!?!

 

[ktmoutfront]

Was it blowing out of the breather?

 

[GWeakland620]

Was it blowing out of the breather?

I don't think so. It had been sitting for a couple weeks when the leak developed. Then over a 2 day period it seemed to get worse. Now it seems to have stopped or slowed greatly after a couple days again.

I think someone is playing a trick on me.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Did you refill it?

 

[GWeakland620]

Did you refill it?

It only leaked like 4-6 ounces. Dip stick is almost touching the full mark.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Drive it until it pees again.

 

[AgDieseler]

Is it possible for a leak to fix itself?

If you've run out of ATF, yes.

David

 

[GWeakland620]

Grabbed this at work. Only one left that I could get my hands on. I will install it for now, but eventually it needs to be blue. I will try to dye it, or try to find a blue one to swap at a later date.

 

[skunked]

The SEM interior paint is good stuff. It's more like flexible paint, can't really dye plastic like that.

 

[GWeakland620]

The SEM interior paint is good stuff. It's more like flexible paint, can't really dye plastic like that.

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I'll probably go that route. If I ruin it, no real harm. I think LMC has them new anyways.

 

[skunked]

I think you'll be happy with the results if you can get the color close enough. I've used it on several cars, just make sure you don't skimp on the prep.

 

[GWeakland620]

I think you'll be happy with the results if you can get the color close enough. I've used it on several cars, just make sure you don't skimp on the prep.

We've got our paint dept. here that's really good with matching, so I'm sure I can get close enough. Not like it's some show truck with exhaust coming through the bed or anything.

 

[skunked]

We've got our paint dept. here that's really good with matching, so I'm sure I can get close enough. Not like it's some show truck with exhaust coming through the bed or anything.

plus it's a GM color, not like it's some oddball Euro color.

 

[GWeakland620]

Eggzackry

I think I'm getting close. I have almost all components needed. Most of them just need rebuilt.

1. Front driveshaft from a square body. Has play in the slip.

2. Borg Warner t-case. Failed in one of the lawn trucks. Need to pull it apart and see how bad it is.

3. Good 2wd 4L80E and buildable 4wd 4L80E core.

4. Shifter and linkage.

5. (optional) Want to upgrade the lockouts. The factory Ferd ones are terrible.

6. Rear driveshaft; Need to find a front section of a 4x4 truck to fit between the t-case and carrier bearing.

 

[Truckman4life]

Warn makes those lock outs but I think they sell a better one.

 

[454Sub]

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[GWeakland620]

Warn makes those lock outs but I think they sell a better one.

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These are what I was thinking. Simple and doesn't break the bank.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warn-11690-...ash=item51f53d859f:g:l1UAAOSw5HJXKPW3&vxp=mtr

 

[Truckman4life]

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He's got the Super Dirty Ferd Dana 60 with the snap ring locking hubs, those looks like regular Dana 60 ones Right?

 

[GWeakland620]

p.s. Herpy Berthday @Truckman4life lukedudepotatodriver!

 

[Truckman4life]

p.s. Herpy Berthday @Truckman4life lukedudepotatodriver!

Thanks