leaking trans 2.7l
 

i have notice transmission fluids in driveway. is the problem with this model leaking only has 61k

RE: leaking trans 2.7l
 

Can you tell if its coming from the front area or the solenoid pack?

RE: leaking trans 2.7l
 

Hello,

I had the same issue with my 01 Concorde (60K miles). I thought it was a tranny leak, but it turned out that two of the pan bolts (front corner driver's side) were slightly loose and the pan gasket had failed. So, I bought a filter/gasket kit from NAPA and changed out the fluid, filter and gasket. I was surprised at the specified bolt torque (19 ft-lbs). However, when removing, the existing bolts were very tight.Refill was about 5.75 qts.

Bill

RE: leaking trans 2.7l
 

check the cooler lines

RE: leaking trans 2.7l
 

"I thought it was a tranny leak, but it turned out that two of the pan bolts (front corner driver's side) were slightly loose and the pan gasket had failed.I was surprised at the specified bolt torque (19 ft-lbs). However, when removing, the existing bolts were very tight."

Hmmmm. Could it be that somebody previously overtightened the pan bolts, stretching a couple of them (causing them to be "slightly loose" and crushing the gasket under the others?

There's a reason for specifying a certain tightness.