I posted about Veronica on a Ford ranger forum

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
12/05/2014 at 19:10 • Filed to: Veronica

With photos of the leaks. I thought I'd share it here. I could use all the help I could get. Link is after the jump

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/drivetrain-tec…

DISCUSSION (27)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:11

Rear main seal maybe.

 V8 Rustler > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:12

Your transmission looks like a mess. My T5 is leaking, but not that bad.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:12

If its the Output seal, that should be covered under the warranty. That part was replaced in september

blacktruck18 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:13

Like arch duke, or they might not have closed everything up right. Stupid question but, did you check the fluid? They could have overfilled it and it started leaking out of the seals.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > blacktruck18
12/05/2014 at 19:14

I cant check the fluid, they put thread sealant on the bolts

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:14

Not talking about the trans output seal, I'm saying the rear main seal.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:16

Maybe, what could cause that to blow?

blacktruck18 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:17

Is there a dipstick in the engine bay for the transmission? Some newer cars don't have this but I would think an older ranger would.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:17

You should still be able to check the trans fluid. There's a big plug on the side that you can unscrew. Normally the fluid should be filled until it's just coming out of that hole.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:18

I'll have to check that tomorrow, its too dark now

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > blacktruck18
12/05/2014 at 19:18

no dipstick

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:19

Wind, the flywheel, other things.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:19

Could the transmission shop have put the flywheel in wrong and caused the main seal to blow over time?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:21

Probably just leaking from age.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:23

Except all that leak is recent

crowmolly > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:23

Don't these transmissions take ATF? That would be red, and this fluid doesn't look like that.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > crowmolly
12/05/2014 at 19:25

At some point it was transferred over to gear oil

blacktruck18 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:29

Dammit I just found the same video.

crowmolly > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:29

Well, what is the original spec for the trans? If it was ATF and they filled it with gear oil that is bad. Check your owner's manual.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:30

What? Why?

crowmolly > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:32

http://ebookbrowseee.com/1993-ford-rang…

Here. Page 233 specifies ATF.

Mention this on the Ford forum for sure.

blacktruck18 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:32

With the fill hole deal I doubt it is overfilled. It is basically impossible to over fill a transmission with a fill hole because once it is full it just dumps back out of the hole. Good luck man.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/05/2014 at 19:34

I have no idea. Maybe its engine oil, I heard somewhere thats recommended now

crowmolly > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:36

Neither gear oil nor motor oil are what you need in this transmission.

It *MIGHT* be something like synchromesh which is not red but that seems unlikely.

Does it smell bad under there? Is the transmission noisy and/or tough to shift when cold?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/05/2014 at 19:42

I think he means that over time, the seal will fail due to age.

DavidHH > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/06/2014 at 02:38

Engine Oil is usually the culprit. The most often cause is the Crankcase Ventalation System is not working, as if it's not your car will leak from every seal possible. Check it by carefully removing the fill cap while the engine is running, and if the pressure is really high, you need to replace the PCV Vlave and small filter in the Air Cleanrer or whatever your Ford has. Another reason for the Crankcase Ventalation System to fail is one of the pipes or hoses that is connected to the chrankcase dead.

For the Trans, does your Ranger use ATF? Ford has used ATF on some manual trans. If so, determining if you have a tran leak is easier.

And for both, looking with a Black Light at night may allow you to find the source of the leak.