G 3500 1 Ton Van V8-454 7.4L (1989)
Fluid Pump: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Fluid Out Vent Diagnostic Tips
GMC NUMBER:
90-7A-128
GROUP:
7A Automatic Transmission
DATE:
September, 1991
CORPORATE
NUMBER:
177121
SUBJECT:
FLUID OUT VENT - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS (SERVICE INFORMATION)
MODELS:
1982 - 1990 C/K AND R/V/G/P WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3L80 TRANSMISSIONS
Some diagnostic information to consider if fluid is leaking out the vent:
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Inverted pump gasket or pump gasket off location
- Use alignment pins.
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Flatness specification of pump body and cover
- Free from burrs.
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Pump passages clear from chips
- Visual inspection.
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Overfilled transmission - fluid
- Check fluid level at transmission operation temperature.
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Pressure regulator pin hole too shallow causing pump face interference. Refer to section 7 of the appropriate service manual for repair procedures.
Refer to Truck Service Bulletin 90-7A-118 (Corp No. 067107) for a new fluid level indicator and model application.