Fluid Leaking (Transmission??)

[D's_SVeeTy]

Hey folks

I have a 2004 focus svt, it is leaking fluid from somewhere I am not sure where it is coming from. the fluid is color less and has very little odor if any. I have checked the coolant (thinking it may have been mostly water)levels seemed to be ok. Is there a reservoir to check transmission fluid levels.

If it is transmission fluid what are the dangers of running it without fluid or without enough??

Thanks all

 

[4rd Toys]

If its on the very bottom leading edge of what would be the "bell housing" near the bolts that hold the tranny to the engine block-
Then you may have the typical thermostat housing leak.
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Mine was this way, I thought it was a possible tranny leak but I wedged a rag between the upper tranny "bell housing" and lower/bottom section of the thermostat housing. It ended up being "moist"..... so at least mine was the thermostat housing.
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See if this helps....
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If not throw the SVTF on ramps, use either engine degreaser or Simple Green and wire-brush/steel wool, clean the suspect area up, and drive around for a week. Throw it back up on ramps & inspect....

 

[D's_SVeeTy]

ok where is the thermostat located, and where does the fluid in it feed from so i can check it and keep an eye on it.

Thanks alot

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Is it leaving a puddle on the floor? Where under the car?

 

[focussvtracer]

Thermostat housing is leaking on mine. Just got the cfm replacment

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

Thermostat housing is leaking on mine. Just got the cfm replacment

I was actually the first to put that kit together and I still have the best price on it at $105.00 plus shipping. :beer:

-Steve