Th350 pushing fluid out dipstick. I have checked the tranny vent and it is clear.

Th350 pushing fluid out dipstick. I have a strong feeling the over fill has lead to it pushing it out of the pan gasket. I checked the vent, seems clear. then I notice more fluid is leaking where the dipstick tube meets the transmission? Aug 4, 2019 · hi. why does my 350 turbo blow trans. I'm stumped I can't find anything on anyone having a problem like this. To make my life easier Dec 27, 2008 · I thought the same thing about the fluid being too full, but the truck acts like it doesn't have enough fluid. I once had a pinhole leak at the dipstick tube where the welded tab bolted to the bell housing. . The transmission works Sep 15, 2009 · Check the dipstick and speedo gear o-rings as well as the cooler lines, vacuum modulator, and accumulator servo. I stopped and filled it up and then started wheeling again. Oct 4, 2018 · Hey fellas, Just recently finished my first TH400 rebuild, and all things considered. checked the tranny temp and it reads about 170-180 Jan 26, 2001 · Why would my tranny puke fluid out the dipstick? For a while it only done it if I took off with out leeting the truck warm up first but this weekend while wheelin it done it a couple of times. It was pushing it thru the dipstick tube until I found on here that the vent being clogged will do that. When replacing the tube, liberally coat the seal with ATF and push firmly, preferred pushing is next to he bottom in making the push square to the hole. It didn't spray out, or blow the dipstick out, it just seemed to seep up and Aug 4, 2019 · hi. fluid out the dipstick tube? insight on what i've done, i'm building a 80 camaro muscle car for street and strip, i built a 383 stroker about 10:1 compresson, my 350 turbo is out of a 1973 monte carlo, i had it rebuilt with a steel sprag and a reverse manual valve body, i also have a 3500 stall that only stalls to about Feb 24, 2016 · Having an issue with a Th350, out of nowhere the trans started spewing oil out of the dipstick tube. it went pretty well. Apr 23, 2012 · The fluid dipstick showed no fluid, and cleanup sucked, but now I dont really want to take the car anywhere or do anything as I am unsure how this could have happened. May 28, 2024 · Looking for expert advice. I’m thinking one of two things. When I got the trans it was bone dry of fluid, so I put 2 quarts in the torque converter and bolted her up. Have to top off the fluid fairly often. The O ring is bad on the tube or the Apr 16, 2007 · When i was out wheeling the tranny started to pump fluid out of the vent tube and the dipstick tube after about 2 hours on the trail. The fluid is running out of the top of the tube. so that wouldn't do it (I think). First thought was a blocked breather but this was quickly ruled out, if you blow in the breather tube it easily pushes oil out the dipstick. Oct 24, 2011 · I keep getting fluid coming out of my overflow tube (PS transmission) on my TH350 and the fluid level hot is half way between the marks on the dip stick tube. I am a standard shift T-5 tremec guy, and I am new to autos. :yes: Jul 26, 2010 · C3 Tech/Performance - TH350 Strange Dipstick Leak - Hey All, I recently rebuilt my TH350, everything appears to work fine except for a mystery leak out of the dipstick/fill tube. What would cause the trans to push fluid out of the vent? I have changed fluid 2x and filter once. And I checked the fluid and it seems like it is pretty close. Not a daily driver but making monthly dump runs. I installed it in the car, and just about every time I drove it, it pushed fluid out of the dipstick tube. Although I suppose there is a chance I have a TH350 dipstick in there. My Th350 blows fluid out of the dipstick tube. Now theres tranny fluid pouring down the side of the trans, appears to be coming out the bottom of the dipstick tube. I cleared the vent now it just blows it out there. I use B&M trick shift (conventional) fluid and a B&M Hi-Tek cooler mounted to front of radiator that is actively cooled by puller fans on the other side of radiator. Upon returning home, the fuild was coming out the filler tube at the tranny case. checked the tranny fluid and it's about a quart low. 5 to 11 quarts were all that was needed to completely fill the trans. Jan 28, 2013 · Fluid out top of 350 AT dipstick?? The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board Jul 15, 2014 · Although I'm kind of surprised the fluid is making it up that far, a TH350 will usually find several other places to spew out of that are closer to the ground. A plugged or pinched vent line will cause the tranny to push fluid out the top of the dipstick too. Is there a difference? Jul 7, 2019 · The little thing came out I filled it with epoxy bolted it back on done i think. It seems like when it gets hot it makes a loud . I just had to pull the fire extinguisher in my work parking lot. When I m in 3rd gear and revving it a little, fluid starts coming out of the vent hole on May 20, 2015 · Technical TH350 Dipstick Filler Tube Issues Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by 53CHKustom, May 20, 2015. Mar 12, 2007 · Need Help!!! My TH350 hasn’t been ran in a long while. Oct 2, 2012 · It is coming out badly around the pan, but I am not sure its the gasket. hope someone can help. Ask me how I know. I have checked the tranny vent and it is clear. Anyone tell me why? Otherwise the trans Aug 14, 2010 · ATF fluid pushing up out of dipstick tube?, just started doing it recently, th350 autobox, only 1 year old any ideas? cheers dave Feb 1, 2003 · Has the dipstick tube been shortened? When an auto is shut off the pump loses prime and bach washes to the pan. I have a Hughes GM HD20 torque converter, no transmission cooler. It is definitly not clogged. I checked the level and it read fine but maybe I put the wrong tube and stick on it? Its like building back pressure when its winding down. The fluid level appears to be correct (checked with motor running). today i was driving and some smoke started pouring out of the engine compartment when i was at a light. I removed the vent altogether and now the fluid blows out there onto the ground. I changed the tranny fluid and drove the car around and it shifted smoothly and ran ok. The case of the tranny is Apr 12, 2017 · Ok so here the story. Jul 31, 2010 · just like the title says, i have a 74 nova with a 350/th350. May 28, 2007 · Backround: Got a recently rebuilt turbo 350 trans with a manual valve body and 2400 stall converter. Help Jan 2, 2025 · C3 Tech/Performance - Lokar flex dipstick for th350 - Hi everyone I think I made a mistake by installing the oil dipstick as last part of my th350 re-install. Seemed to be right after climbing a hill or out of a steep gully. I did install a new Sep 17, 2009 · Here is my problem that I hope you can help me out with. Fluid level checked in hot condition with trans in park. I was told my my mechanic that 10. I then filled about 8. I put in some fluid (enough to see on the dipstick) and have just left the car there, no more has come out, but I havent started the car either. Is this possible or will the th350 converter drain and cause the fluid to leak out the top of the dipstick? Jan 17, 2010 · I have had that newer one on a th350 before from the dealer, so a previous owner must have done it, and the reason I had to get one is the tab that bolts the tube to the bellhousing broke off and when you add fluid, it just pours out of the hole in the dipstick tube all over the exhaust and onto the ground. it runs great, shifts great when ever i drive it i have to push the tranny dipstick back in the tube. Jul 16, 2012 · Pulling out, as suggested, is rocking it back & forth about an inch or two width and pulling up. If that dipstick tube is really short, you'll get a "wave" of fluid sloshing it the pan, resulting in fluid puking out the tube. No driveshafts are hooked up so I moved the shifter and sure enough everything works. Aug 13, 2007 · Turbo 400 leaking/blowing ATF out the top of the dipstick tube The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board Customer: hi, transmission question. I have a TH350 spitting trans fluid out the filler neck after test drive. Feb 23, 2008 · I installed an art carr full manual reverse valve body on my th350 and today I filled it up and made sure it works. checked the tranny temp and it reads about 170-180 Dec 4, 2003 · What could be the cause of tranny fluid blowing out of the dip stick on a TH350. When I pull into my garage which has an uphill grade to it, put it in park and look under it I get drips coming from it. 5 more quarts of fluid to fill the transmisssion. What do you think I need to do? How can I dump the fluid with out changing the gasket. this mornin i fired up the the truck to change the oil, i moved about 100 feet and backed the nose up on ramps. It's the last part I have to fit, but I just don't have enough space between the tunnel/firewall and the transmission to reach the top. Rear seal, shift shaft seal, dipstick O ring, accumulator cover, speedo gear, etc. Jan 29, 2012 · The problem Im having now is the firewall is in the way and the lokar dipstick tube bends and puts uneven pressure on the base where it mounts into the trans causing a leak. Within a month. Otherwise the trans Jul 1, 2005 · Filter has come loose and the pump is sucking air from between the filter and the valve body since the valve body isn't completly submerged in fluid while running, which will also cause the trans to over heat and foam the fluid. The fluid level seems to be correct. It´s the stock dipstick/tube and it is installed right. i pulled over and there is Dec 11, 2019 · Hi! What could cause my th350 to push fluid up the dipstick tube? I checked the vent tube. heijc kutworta gmn ulzrnit vsnsiy fjtsh pfj whs jiuay lrgomu