THM TRANS OIL LEAKS USE TRACING POWDER/FIND LEAK

DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKS ON 125C, 200C, 325-4L, AND 200-4R TRANSMISSIONS

When any THM transmission oil leak is detected, it is very important that they are diagnosed properly, as to the location and type of leak.

The following procedure will help in diagnosing the type and location of the leak and will suggest a correction method.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE: (All Models)

The following procedure can be performed on car.

1. Clean all residual oil from the transmission, concentrating on the transmission oil pan to case mating areas (all models), TV cable connector (all models), transmission oil pan to sprocket cover interface area (325-4L model), final drive to case connection (325-4L model), and valve body cover to transmission oil pan interface area (125C model) (CRC's electramotive cleaner, or equivalent is recommended).

2. Dust the entire transmission with a white powder (e.g., Leak Tracing Powder or Foot Powder Spray).

3. After normal operating temperature (170 DEG F) has been obtained, let the transmission stand for at least (30) thirty minutes.

4. Inspect the transmission for leakage by following red oil traces left in the powder. (If residual oil is left on the transmission oil pan or sprocket cover, it will be necessary for the cleaning and dusting procedure to be repeated.)

5. Once the leak has been diagnosed as to location and type (wetness, moist, damp, etc.), refer to the following repair procedure:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

ALL MODELS (FIGURE 1, 2, 3, AND 4)

ITEM PART NAME LEAK CAUSE CORRECTION

2 Transmission Oil Pan Low Bolt Torque Retorque and Recheck Bolts

Gasket Leak Remove and Replace Gasket

Broken RTV Bead Remove Cover and Reseal with RTV

3 TV Cable Connector Cocked Remove Connector and Connector "C" and interferring with Reinstall mount

Seal Damaged Remove and Replace Seal

Connector Cracked Remove and Replace Cable

Fill Tube "D" Seal Missing or Remove Fill Tube and Replace Damaged Seal

Electrical "O' Ring Missing or Remove Connector and Replace Connector "E" Damaged Seal

Connector Missing or Remove and Replace Connector Damaged

4 Manual Shaft Seal Assembly Damaged Remove and Replace Seal

5 Governor Cover "O" Ring Damaged Remove and Replace "O" Ring

Low Bolt Torque Retorque Bolts and Recheck

6 Speedo Fitting Low Bolt Torque Retorque Bolt and Recheck

Seal Damaged Remove and Replace Seal

7 Servo Cover "O Ring Damaged Remove and Replace "O" Ring

8 Cooler Fittings Low Fitting Torque Retorque Fitting and Recheck

Cracked Fitting Replace and Retorque Fitting

11 Converter Assembly Hub or Seam Weld Leak Remove and Replace Converter

12 Converter Seal Seal Damaged Remove and Replace Seal

13 Vent Leaking Check for the following and correct as necessary:

A. Oil Overfill B. Blocked Drainback holes in sprocket support C. Engine Coolant in oil

325-4L ONLY (FIGURE #1)

ITEM PART NAME LEAK CAUSE CORRECTION

1 Sprocket Cover RTV Bead Broken Remove Cover and Reseal with RTV

Cracked Cover Replace Cover

Corner "A" Leak Past Design Case-Drill through and Add Nut, Bolt and Lock Washer Corner "B" Leak Remove Cover and Reseal with RTV 9 Case Face to Low Bolt Torque Retorque Bolts and Recheck Final Drive 10 Case Face to Plug Loose Remove Plug and Replace Final Drive (Leaking) (Loctite Plug) Governor Cover Plug High Drive Plug into Case Below Face Surface

200C AND 200-4R ONLY (FIGURES 2 AND 3)

ITEM PART NAME LEAK CAUSE CORRECTION

14 Pump Assembly Pump Bolts Loose Retorque Bolts and Recheck Pump "O" Ring Cut Remove "O" Ring and Replace or Damaged Pump Porosity Replace Pump 15 Rear Extension Torn or Damaged Remove Seal and Replace Seal 125C ONLY (FIGURE #4)

ITEM PART NAME LEAK CAUSE CORRECTION

16 Valve Body Cover Low Bolt Torque Retorque Bolt and Recheck to Case Assembly RTV Bead Broken Remove Cover and Reseal with RTV Gasket Gasket Leak Remove Gasket and Replace 17 Axle Shaft Seals Seals Damaged Remove Seals and Replace

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