Transmissions leaking fluid between engine and trans. Help?

[Giovanni89]

If someone overfilled it, it could be burping out the dipstick tube and running down the back of the block. My Crown Victoria burps out the dipstick tube occasionally for an unknown reason. If you're sure it's coming from between the engine and transmission then geezer is (as he always is) spot on, there's really not anything to do but take it apart and find the culprit. I wouldn't pay a ton for it, always the possibility you'll have to buy a transmission.

[ianbarton]

I appreciate the help gents! Price wise I am looking at $250-300 as the guy just wants to get rid of it. Do you know where I can find the FSM, so I can look at a diagram?

[geezer101]

If someone overfilled it, it could be burping out the dipstick tube and running down the back of the block. My Crown Victoria burps out the dipstick tube occasionally for an unknown reason. If you're sure it's coming from between the engine and transmission then geezer is (as he always is) spot on, there's really not anything to do but take it apart and find the culprit. I wouldn't pay a ton for it, always the possibility you'll have to buy a transmission.

LOL 'always'? Now I'm in for it. Get ready for armageddon If you buy it and it shifts properly, you may be lucky and get away with one seal and maybe a trans service kit + adjustment. Unfortunately it's one of those jobs that's not hard to fix but a lot of work for one little seal. The price tag is a steal if you can wrench on it yourself. Good luck with it!