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nroden · 08-17-2002, 03:45 PM

My original TH-350 seems to have some small leaks. It does shift great and everything though.
I bought some stuff to put into my transmission to stop the leaks that I plan on putting in once it got back from getting painted.
It is SNAP Automatic Transmission Sealer & Condtioner. Any experiences with this? Good? Bad? Put it in or not?

*Zkast* · 08-17-2002, 05:00 PM

Well, remember the old saying " There is no such thing as a mechanic in a can"? Same holds true here.

If you have a transmission that the seals are starting to dry up or shrink (age), this type of additive may help temporarily but your first step should be finding out exactly what is leaking. If its a shift shaft or tailshaft seal... REPLACE THEM. If its a front pump/torque convertor seal you might try that stuff. I doubt its going to hurt anything. Other leak would be the pan gasket, obviously change the filter/gasket at that point.

nroden · 08-17-2002, 09:43 PM

Yeah. I just replaced the filter and gasket last summer. I think I may do it for a temporary fix and see if it works until I get around to it bein it probably can't hurt anything.

*Zkast* · 08-17-2002, 09:58 PM

If you'd like, swing by the house on your way back from Paola and we'll have a look at it, or you can come by the shop (151 & Antioch)

bobs409 · 08-19-2002, 06:15 AM

There are lots of little O-rings and seals that you can easily replace on transmissions and are easy to do. Most cost like .50 cents too!

I'd replace every one you can find and recheck for leaks again.

I don't think any sealer in a bottle will work.

nroden · 08-19-2002, 11:12 AM

Well I will see if I can see whats leaking when it gets back and see if I can fix it if its fairly easy.

08-17-2002, 03:45 PM	#1
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Tranny Sealer My original TH-350 seems to have some small leaks. It does shift great and everything though. I bought some stuff to put into my transmission to stop the leaks that I plan on putting in once it got back from getting painted. It is SNAP Automatic Transmission Sealer & Condtioner. Any experiences with this? Good? Bad? Put it in or not? __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

08-17-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Yeah. I just replaced the filter and gasket last summer. I think I may do it for a temporary fix and see if it works until I get around to it bein it probably can't hurt anything. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

08-19-2002, 06:15 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	There are lots of little O-rings and seals that you can easily replace on transmissions and are easy to do. Most cost like .50 cents too! I'd replace every one you can find and recheck for leaks again. I don't think any sealer in a bottle will work. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-19-2002, 11:12 AM	#6
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Well I will see if I can see whats leaking when it gets back and see if I can fix it if its fairly easy. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

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08-17-2002, 05:00 PM	#2
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Well, remember the old saying " There is no such thing as a mechanic in a can"? Same holds true here. If you have a transmission that the seals are starting to dry up or shrink (age), this type of additive may help temporarily but your first step should be finding out exactly what is leaking. If its a shift shaft or tailshaft seal... REPLACE THEM. If its a front pump/torque convertor seal you might try that stuff. I doubt its going to hurt anything. Other leak would be the pan gasket, obviously change the filter/gasket at that point.

08-17-2002, 09:58 PM	#4
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	If you'd like, swing by the house on your way back from Paola and we'll have a look at it, or you can come by the shop (151 & Antioch)



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