Transmission Leak

Hum · 08-14-2011, 09:51 PM

Tribeca is 5 years old now, noticed some stains on the driveway last week.
Got underneath and had a look, looks like I need a new auto transmission pan gasket. Been quoted around $240, not bad I'm sure it could have been worse.

Just thought I'd post in case anyone else with 5 year old Tribeca's have a similar problem, you now know what it could be.

tribeca09 · 04-15-2012, 03:49 PM

2009 Tribeca with 18k miles -- transmission fluid leak at one of the two short hoses between the transmission filter and the supply and return hard lines. Can't tell which hose is leaking because everything is wet now, and will ask the dealer to "deal" with it (thank goodness I've got a little time left under warranty).

Haven't seen anyone else report this issue, so maybe it's a fluke.

t5rrr · 04-15-2012, 06:16 PM

The transmission pan "gasket" is actually a gasket maker type sealant. Cost from dealer is about $30 for a tube but Permatex makes a similar ATF resistant sealant for tranny pans for about $8

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...TV_Sealant.htm

08-14-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
Hum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 136	Transmission Leak Tribeca is 5 years old now, noticed some stains on the driveway last week. Got underneath and had a look, looks like I need a new auto transmission pan gasket. Been quoted around $240, not bad I'm sure it could have been worse. Just thought I'd post in case anyone else with 5 year old Tribeca's have a similar problem, you now know what it could be.

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04-15-2012, 03:49 PM	#2
tribeca09 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Ride: 09 Subaru Tribeca Posts: 71	2009 Tribeca with 18k miles -- transmission fluid leak at one of the two short hoses between the transmission filter and the supply and return hard lines. Can't tell which hose is leaking because everything is wet now, and will ask the dealer to "deal" with it (thank goodness I've got a little time left under warranty). Haven't seen anyone else report this issue, so maybe it's a fluke.

04-15-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
t5rrr Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dublin, OH Ride: 08 Tribeca Posts: 86	The transmission pan "gasket" is actually a gasket maker type sealant. Cost from dealer is about $30 for a tube but Permatex makes a similar ATF resistant sealant for tranny pans for about $8 http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...TV_Sealant.htm

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