[Shop-talk] Lucas Transmission Fix

[eric at megageek.com]

Doug,

Thanks for the advice.  It is a leak from the front seal of the main 
transmission housing.  I'm not sure if both places just didn't want to 
tackle it or if there is something hard to find with this tranny.

I do the 'drip tray' already.  But as a rescue truck, I do drive it in 
higher waters, on beaches and boardwalks and such.  I'd rather not leave a 
trail. 8>)

It also has the dreaded main seal leak (as does my 2003 Ford 350 duallie 
diesel.)  I'm going to try ST-201 leak stop on that as it did really well 
on Project farm.

I'm not so worried about it not being perment, or if it doesn't work.  I'm 
just worried about if it can cause MORE damage.

Thanks again.

Moose




From:   old dirtbeard <dirtbeard at gmail.com>
To:     Moose <eric at megageek.com>
Cc:     Shop-talk at autox.team.net
Date:   02/21/2024 07:53 AM
Subject:        Re: [Shop-talk] Lucas Transmission Fix



Hi Moose,

First off let me say that I am not experienced with Ram and do not speak 
from any hands-on knowledge.

Generally speaking, I am surprised that there would be parts availability 
issues for a 2007 transmission. Maybe yours was a more limited, heavy-duty 
run or something. 

Is it a module or valve leaking or a gasket/seal issue? 

Lucas might work, but I believe it plugs leaks by either softening seal 
rubbers or by floating some paticulants in the oil that 
hopefully/eventually find their way into the leak.

My guess is that it may work, or may reduce the leak, but that it would 
not be a permanent fix.

If the leak is not too bad, perhaps just live with it, put a drip tray 
under it like we do with many/most of our old British cars. ;-) 

Or if you want to open it up, you might want to try to source the likely 
necessary parts before you commence work. 

There also may be used parts availability. Maybe pick-up a used 
transmission from a salvage yard to swap in or to use for parts?.

It is disappointing to me that parts are a problem for a US vehicle that 
is this new. I can still source most any parts I need for my 70-year-old 
MG TF.

I do wish you the best with this one, Moose.

doug


On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 11:09 PM Moose <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
Guy, 

I have a 2007 Dodge 3500 dualie diesel and it currently has a transmission 
leak. 

2 different truck mechanics expressed concerns with part availability if 
they take it apart to fix it. 

This truck is my personal dive rescue truck (see photo.) So it normally 
has the camper loaded with gear.  It also tows lighter boats and jet skis. 


Here is my question, do I try Lucas Transmission Fix? 

Or do I take my chances and have a place tear into this truck's 
transmission? (will they be able to get the parts to fix it? 



Thanks in advance. 

Moose_______________________________________________

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