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Title: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Cap.Silver on May 30, 2013, 07:33:59 PM: So my truck is 11 years old and have 95k miles on it - I pull work trailers frequently with it and .... Looking on my driveway I have figured I must have a leak or drip -it looks like rear seal (between engine and tranny)leak . What should I expect to pay for repair? should I have the tranny rebuild while removed ? Anybody have any advice ? other than buying new Chevy or Dodge :chuckle: ( my wife didn't approved purchase of new truck or boat :bash: :chuckle:)
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: wildweeds on May 30, 2013, 07:43:03 PM: I had the rear seal replaced in mine,and can't rightly remember what it cost,my leak was pretty bad though and my rig had 230K on it.THEN my tranny went gunnybag,I got a supposed "Brand new off the line tranny" as said by the ford dealer service manager that sceduled the work.Imagine my disappointment when I got home and started looking over the paperwork to find "Remanufactured".With just 95K on yours LEAVE IT BE.A supposed new one cost me 6K.Run it till it breaks and then worry about it.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: MagKarl on May 30, 2013, 08:01:34 PM: You need to figure out where the leak is coming from. It is engine oil, trans fluid, or fuel? Check the top of your engine and the backs of the heads with a flashlight, the valley drains to the rear and runs down the bell housing. If your trans front seal was bad you'd be losing a lot of trans fluid.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Sneaky on May 30, 2013, 08:03:52 PM: You need to degrease the entire engine/tranny and then run it up and down the block until its hot again. Then, pinpoint the leak and you will be able to fix whats broken rather than throw money at it. A little bit of oil can make a huge mess.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: huntnphool on May 30, 2013, 08:09:53 PM: Quote from: Sneaky on May 30, 2013, 08:03:52 PM
You need to degrease the entire engine/tranny and then run it up and down the block until its hot again. Then, pinpoint the leak and you will be able to fix whats broken rather than throw money at it. A little bit of oil can make a huge mess.
+1, no need to panic, diagnose the real issue and then work up a plan. I can help if you decide to have the tranny rebuilt, shoot me a PM if you decide to go that route.

FWIW, I have not seen those 7.3's blow too many gaskets, I'm betting it something else. Are you sure its oil and not fuel? The fuel bowls need new O-rings after several years, but thats a easy fix too.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Cap.Silver on May 31, 2013, 09:03:12 PM: Thanks guys , I'll clean up the engine tomorrow and we'll go from there
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: wildweeds on May 31, 2013, 09:08:53 PM: My buddys 7.3 had a rear main seal and a dipstick tube issue on his,his was similar to mine,280K,his tranny also gave up at around the same time the rear main went haywire.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: buglebuster on May 31, 2013, 09:24:13 PM: My 2000 had similar issue at 90k, i though oil at first untill i really started investigating. It turned outto be a gasket in the water seperator drain was bad and leaking fuel, $30 part 10min fix.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Mudman on May 31, 2013, 09:37:32 PM: Tran fluid smells not like oil or fuel so clean and re-check like said. I just dumped my 01 after losing trans for second time. 95k I would consider a rebuild soon. Ford dealer trans are junk, get quality aftermarket or rebuild with quality torque converter-billet at least. :twocents: I switched to cummins. :chuckle: Do miss the ford.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: buglebuster on May 31, 2013, 09:41:21 PM: :yeah: my auto tranny was strong when i sold it at 110k but i agree, dont go to ford. Go to a reputable tranny shop and have them rebuild it with upgraded parts. Will probably end up costing less for better tranny.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: huntnphool on May 31, 2013, 10:38:58 PM: Quote from: buglebuster on May 31, 2013, 09:41:21 PM
:yeah: my auto tranny was strong when i sold it at 110k but i agree, dont go to ford. Go to a reputable tranny shop and have them rebuild it with upgraded parts. Will probably end up costing less for better tranny.
Like I said, if its the tranny I can hook you up. ;)
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Cap.Silver on June 02, 2013, 09:34:45 PM: I have cleaned the engine yesterday and will check under the hood tomorrow after today's trip .Thanks guys for all your answers
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: fernsjd41 on June 05, 2013, 07:45:02 PM: I had the same thing happen on my 03 7.3 and it was the orings for the oil lines to the turbo..
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: kenzmad on June 09, 2013, 09:03:44 PM: Not sure if you you need a tranny rebuild but when i did it I went with Brians Truck Shop in arizona. 5K but an awesome tranny. Google them or look at ford truck enthusiasts forum and read about him.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Cap.Silver on June 09, 2013, 09:18:54 PM: Thanks Kenzmad, after washing it it appears the oring to the turbo and maybe one of the sleeves is loose - it looks like I don't need a rear seal yet :tup:
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: kenzmad on June 09, 2013, 09:42:49 PM: Quote from: Cap.Silver on June 09, 2013, 09:18:54 PM
Thanks Kenzmad, after washing it it appears the oring to the turbo and maybe one of the sleeves is loose - it looks like I don't need a rear seal yet :tup:

Thats good news! Heck of alot cheaper than a tranny. Start the savings fund for a tranny though, fords stock ones are known to go out shortly after 90,000 miles
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Cap.Silver on June 09, 2013, 09:45:34 PM: .....and I had such relaxing evening Kenzmad :bash: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: coachcw on June 11, 2013, 09:20:59 PM: a boost valve update may not be a bad idea with 95 k
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: wildweeds on June 11, 2013, 09:28:29 PM: Mine didn't let go until 237K,my buddys didn't let go until 300K but ours are 97's

Quote from: kenzmad on June 09, 2013, 09:42:49 PM
Quote from: Cap.Silver on June 09, 2013, 09:18:54 PM
Thanks Kenzmad, after washing it it appears the oring to the turbo and maybe one of the sleeves is loose - it looks like I don't need a rear seal yet :tup:

Thats good news! Heck of alot cheaper than a tranny. Start the savings fund for a tranny though, fords stock ones are known to go out shortly after 90,000 miles
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: Jingles on June 11, 2013, 09:33:21 PM: Shhhhhhhh all you guys talking about tranny problems between 90K and 180K he77 I just rolled 345K on mine and still no problems. Knock on wood.... Maybe the 350's have better trannys
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: huntnphool on June 11, 2013, 09:37:40 PM: Quote from: Jingles on June 11, 2013, 09:33:21 PM
Shhhhhhhh all you guys talking about tranny problems between 90K and 180K he77 I just rolled 345K on mine and still no problems. Knock on wood.... Maybe the 350's have better trannys
My Excusrsion (7.3L) is used to tow my boat a lot and has 360K+ on it now and no issues.
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: wildweeds on June 11, 2013, 09:45:08 PM: Mine is a 350 my buddys is a 250.I bought my truck used from wheat farmers that also had a trucking buisness,judging from the permanant stain of diesel fuel in the bed and the fifth wheel hitch,mine did a bunch of towing and load hauling long before I got it.

Quote from: Jingles on June 11, 2013, 09:33:21 PM
Shhhhhhhh all you guys talking about tranny problems between 90K and 180K he77 I just rolled 345K on mine and still no problems. Knock on wood.... Maybe the 350's have better trannys
Title: Re: 2002 F 250 Diesel auto tranny advice ?
Post by: buglebuster on June 11, 2013, 11:48:14 PM: You have nothing to worry about with your tranny probably for the whole time you own it unless you drive like a moron and have a chip/tuner.