Am I asking enough questions yet?
Today while changing the oil in the Blazer (which came out as dark as Satan's blood), I took a look at the leak I thought was coming from the transfer case. It's actually coming from where the output shaft tailhousing deal (not 100% sure what it's called), which has me really worried, especially due to what the fluid looks like. I've attached a few pictures of the leak and the fluid, and it's going in to the shop on Wednesday to get fixed, but I'd like to have some sort of idea as to what could be wrong with it before I drop it off. Trans is a Jasper rebuilt TH350, and I believe it has the NP208 on the back.
The leak itself isn't a major concern, since the seal is quite visibly screwed up, and I'd imagine it just needs a new seal and will be fine. What worries me is the fluid coming out of it - I've never seen anything that color or consistency. It's about the same texture and thickness as gravy, doesn't have an odor, and isn't gritty. One person told me it could be because the truck sat for a year and was only driven a few times, that vapor condensated inside the transmission case and mixed with the fluid, causing that mess.
Today while changing the oil in the Blazer (which came out as dark as Satan's blood), I took a look at the leak I thought was coming from the transfer case. It's actually coming from where the output shaft tailhousing deal (not 100% sure what it's called), which has me really worried, especially due to what the fluid looks like. I've attached a few pictures of the leak and the fluid, and it's going in to the shop on Wednesday to get fixed, but I'd like to have some sort of idea as to what could be wrong with it before I drop it off. Trans is a Jasper rebuilt TH350, and I believe it has the NP208 on the back.
The leak itself isn't a major concern, since the seal is quite visibly screwed up, and I'd imagine it just needs a new seal and will be fine. What worries me is the fluid coming out of it - I've never seen anything that color or consistency. It's about the same texture and thickness as gravy, doesn't have an odor, and isn't gritty. One person told me it could be because the truck sat for a year and was only driven a few times, that vapor condensated inside the transmission case and mixed with the fluid, causing that mess.
