Drain for transmission

[LimerocK5]

Hey K5ers,

I was servicing my transfer case this past weekend. I took off the full cap first a a good amount of ATF came out. I thought this was weird but then took off the drain plug… A lot of ATF fluid came out.

All said and done, I was not showing any ATF on my transmission dip stick.

My question is, does my transmission drain through my transfer case? I didn’t think so.

 

[Fastereddie]

Hey K5ers,

I was servicing my transfer case this past weekend. I took off the full cap first a a good amount of ATF came out. I thought this was weird but then took off the drain plug… A lot of ATF fluid came out.

All said and done, I was not showing any ATF on my transmission dip stick.

My question is, does my transmission drain through my transfer case? I didn’t think so.

When that happens, the transfer case input seal is shot. Fairly common problem.

 

[LimerocK5]

Thanks for the reply! Is that a very invasive repair?

 

[Wes Harden]

Along with the t case seal make sure your transmission vent tube is clear and any hose on it is not pinched somewhere.

 

[Kain]

you have to separate the two then change the seals. not hard just pain if you dont have lift or a jack

 

[Blue85]

Most likely, your transmission has no drain. You drop the pan to change the fluid and filter. It's a good idea to add a drain when you have the pan off, because it really cuts down on the mess. You can also just swap to an aftermarket pan that will have a drain. It can also give you a place for a temperature sensor.

 

[Fastereddie]

Most likely, your transmission has no drain. You drop the pan to change the fluid and filter. It's a good idea to add a drain when you have the pan off, because it really cuts down on the mess. You can also just swap to an aftermarket pan that will have a drain. It can also give you a place for a temperature sensor.

 

[Chickntrk]

Most likely, your transmission has no drain. You drop the pan to change the fluid and filter. It's a good idea to add a drain when you have the pan off, because it really cuts down on the mess. You can also just swap to an aftermarket pan that will have a drain. It can also give you a place for a temperature sensor.

You read all of the original post right?

 

[Blue85]

Yeah, the basic question had been answered, so no need to reiterate that. Just giving an additional suggestion in line with the title/question.

 

[LimerocK5]

Much appreciated all! I will absolutely change the pan to have a drain!