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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: johnmckinley on June 21, 2011, 08:31:54 AM
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Bought a '93 Tracker automatic back in April to tow behind our motorhome. There was a little ATF underneath, but not that bad, and I wasn't too worried because I figured we wouldn't be driving that many miles, just towing. Then when it quit moving, I added flulid and then there was a lot on the ground after driving. It looked like the cork gasket was pretty wet so I went to this forum. Someone on here said junk the cork and go to RTV, so I did. Took my ATF bath, added a drain plug, applied Permatex RTV Sealant, bolted everything back together, refilled and NO MORE LEAK. Can't remember who gave the anti cork tip, but thanks whoever you are. A lot less painful than a tranny rebuild. Now if the RTV doesn't come loose and gunk up the transmission, everything will be great.
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As long as you didn't just glob the RTV on there, it will be fine. When I put RTV/silicone on stuff, I use my finger and put a thin even layer on...that way it doesn't squeeze/ooze out when the parts are assembled.
Unfortunately, most of the time when I see where RTV has been used, it looks like they just globbed it on and used way too much.
Oh, and the filter and gasket kits I have bought for trackick auto trannys have always came with a rubber pan gasket. So I just use it....no leaks.
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Did you use the Grey Permatex ? That's the stuff for immersion in oil.
Works great for the engine oil pan too, the cork just splits and leaks
in no time, and is a PITA to change because you have to drop the
front axle just to get at it :P
Wild
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I did use the grey. Permatex does make a grey one especially for auto trans, but nobody carries it around here. Package for the regular grey mentions auto trans pans, so I guess it is alright. No leaks so far.