Name : Dennis Location : Phoenix Joined : 2007-03-08Post Count : 395 Merit : 8
Subject: Rear coolant leak. Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:00 pm
Thought I had a freeze plug leak, but after pulling the tranny the aluminum plate covering the rear seal has a hole in it. Tranny mounts are gone so I will be replacing them. Any one have an idea how to get a replacement plate and are there any surprises under that cover?
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Name : Dennis Location : Phoenix Joined : 2007-03-08Post Count : 395 Merit : 8
Subject: Re: Rear coolant leak. Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:53 am
The rear of the oil pan bolts into this this mystery piece.
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Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24Post Count : 4316 Merit : 185
Subject: Re: Rear coolant leak. Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:46 am
That plate is part of the rear main seal assembly....it's kinda shaped like a house? Has coolant ports behind it towards the top?
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Name : Dennis Location : Phoenix Joined : 2007-03-08Post Count : 395 Merit : 8
Subject: Re: Rear coolant leak. Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:56 am
Thanks that is it. Called the local Obama dealer and they have it in stock.
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Name : Dennis Location : Phoenix Joined : 2007-03-08Post Count : 395 Merit : 8
Subject: Re: Rear coolant leak. Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:16 pm
Pictures of the problem, one frivolous picture of my new toy. After installing new tranny mount the car handles way better and is quieter. It is amazing how you get used to bad noise and handling.
