my transmission is starting leaking, how do i know if its the seal or the whole unit?
how much is it to replace the seals?
and how much is it to have it rebuilt?
thanks
ps
what does wot mean?

 

lol

Well..if it's leaking, it's definitely the seal...now that may indicate a bigger problem.

The seals are ~$5 each... As to how much to replace them...that depends. I can replace mine for ~$10...but I turn my own wrench. I don't know how much a dealer will charge.

As to rebuilding...that all depends too. If you're talking the differential bearings, it should run you ~$500 (Poughkeepsie, NY prices)...if you mean rebuilding the whole thing...look to spend $1k or more.

WOT == Wide Open Throttle

[edit]Actually, I misspoke...it costs me more than ~$10 to replace my seals. I forgot about new gear oil. Add anywhere from $10 to $40 depending on the oil you choose.[/edit]

 

Find out where the leak is. Sometimes the neutral pos. switch leaks. If it's from the seals (driver's side in particular), I think you are screwed and I would just continue to drive it until it leaks badly--then deal with it.

 

crap, it seems to be leaking from the driver side. ill bring it to the mechanic on thursday to have him look at it

 

Mishmosh...good point. I assumed outsider was referring to a leak from the seal.

Get under there and see if it's the seal or the switch. I've found that a digital camera w/macro capabilities works great when finding these things. Reach in and snap a few pics!

 

the leak seems to be coming from near the driver side wheel
if that make anysense
the leak also seems to be comin from one area only
and what the deal with all these tranny post?

 

The gear selector sensor is near the driver's side axle. You'll have to get under there and check.


There's a picture that shows the two. (I happend to have one in my camera)

[edit]changed neutral pos swtich to gear selector sensor [/edit]

 

umm how do you properly check your transmission fluid level?
i am gettin different ways from all my friends
ps i got an estimate for the neutral switch
they say the switch itself cost around 250 dollars

 

You check the tranny fluid level by removing the fill plug and sticking your finger in there...if it gets wet, you're good. (I wish there was a more elegant way of testing this )

As for the neutral switch, you shouldn't need a new one unless yours is broken. There is an O-ring on the switch that can be replaced if it's leaking.

 

do i test the car with the car running?
one guy say
car runnin in neutral postition and ebrake on

 

Hmm..I just had a thought. Are you 5spd or Auto?

 

autotragc abc

 

Hmm...not sure how to check the fluid on an Auto Maxima...IIRC, my old van had some kind of procedure to check it...had to warm up and then cycle all the gears for a few seconds each...then check it. Check your manual.

Did you locate the leak?

(PS - ignore my previous post as I was referring to a 5spd)

 

it been rainng around here so i havent got a chance to do anything.
so im gon to wait till thursday and fill the car up with tranny fluid and drive to my mechanc