leak--pump bolt or o-ring?

[KendallF]

Just put a fresh trans in my GN..I have a leak down from the pump area when it's running. It's hard to tell exactly where it's coming from; it's not coming from the seal. It appears to be coming from either a pump bolt or from the perimeter of the pump (where the o-ring seal is). The pump bolts are tight (at least the ones I can reach). I guess I could've nicked the o-ring putting the pump in..I'm just kind of peeved that I have to drop it for this. Any suggestions?

 

[chris718]

PULL IT DOWN AGAIN.

 

[KendallF]

Originally posted by chris718
PULL IT DOWN AGAIN.

Hehe... I'm gonna. Jim Testa reminded me that the washers under the pump bolts are coated (rubber/plastic?). These had been painted by some yahoo previously and I didn't think to check the washers. I am guessing right now that this is my leak source.

 

[chris718]

we all bypass stuff sometimes.its part of the game.hopefully we dont make it a habit.

 

[KendallF]

O-ring...