Issues: Drives but doesnt go in reverse. Looks to be transmission AND oil leak. Wasted $2500 buying it to avoid having a car note. smh
I decided to revisit working on my truck that has been sitting for awhile. I had a known issue that was certainly the transmission but was confused by the leak location and was it including oil.
So yesterday I noticed a major crack in the bell housing area. (Pictures attached). I dont have much knowledge on transmissions but enough mechanical aptitude to follow a youtube video and replace it.
Weird I never seen a leak from the crack. It is a noticeable leak around the sides of bell housing tho. Before I noticed the crack, I completely drained both transmission and oil fluid to start from scratch and see exactly where leaks are. Also bought uv dye to use.
Questions:
Is it even a reasonable way to repair the crack and worth messing around with it?
How likely am I to find a replacement transmission at my local "pull-a-part"?(Located in Atlanta, GA and I have seen the same make and model at a couple locations. Even the Pathfinder equivalent.)
Should I cut my losses and give to junk car folks? Cosmetically it is in good condition.
Any suggestions???
Thanks
I for sure thought that was a crack lol. Feel so much better about it now. Gonna try the dye today to see. Thanks for the reply.