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kenneth

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Hydra-Matic
« on: August 06, 2009, 07:36:53 AM »
Hi is it possible to change the front seal on a hydramatic used in Kaisers without taking the trans in to pieces,to me it looks like its possible just to pry it out and tap a new one in place but some people say its impossible without taking the trans in to pieces,anyone?  ???

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Re: Hydra-Matic
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2009, 05:00:26 PM »
Kenneth, have you checked the Shop Manual?  I have not so not sure if its covered or not but that would be the first place I'd look.  Mike
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Re: Hydra-Matic
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2009, 06:31:32 PM »
To replace the front seal, the transmission must be disassembled. You can try sealing it from the outside with silicone sealer...however...that rarely works. So yes, you'll have a thousand dollars or more to replace a 10 dollar seal...been there...done that!