Thread: Kick-down solenoid leaking?
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Old 12-14-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mbboy View Post
Yes! It appears to be the same solenoid and the same washer, which I replaced. However, there were a number of versions, and I'm not sure which one I have, since I didn't check the number on the unit when I replaced it.

Now I'm thinking that if there are no cracks in the casting, and I put gasket sealant on the washer, as well as thread tape on the solenoid, that might seal it?
Well if that doesn't do it I'd start looking higher up the transmission to see if it isn't leaking from somewhere else onto the solenoid...
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