Fluid Leakage in Torque Converter Area: Notes
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Transmission fluid leakage at the front of the transmission, as evidenced by transmission fluid around the torque converter housing part of the case, may have several sources. By careful observation it is possible, in many instances, to pinpoint the source of the transmission fluid leak before removing the transmission from the vehicle. The paths which the transmission fluid takes to reach the bottom of the torque converter housing are shown in the illustration. The 5 numbers in the illustration correspond with the 5 flow path steps.