Transmission causing vacuum line issues?
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2
Transmission causing vacuum line issues?
I know very little of cars and trucks but I've done a little research and I need a second or third opinion to let me know if I've figured this out alright.
My boyfriend said he was driving his 95 Chevy Blazer auto 4wd down the highway a few weeks ago and he saw ridiculous amounts of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. He pulled over and checked everything, then started the engine and said he saw transmission fluid spraying from underneath the truck. He puts extra transmission fluid in.
A few days later we notice a hose hanging from the bottom of the truck and take it to the shop. Guy said it's a vacuum line and we buy a new one and have it reattached. On the way home, the truck shakes and "grinds" and plumes of white smoke come from the tailpipe. Take it back to the guy and he said it needs to work off the excess fluid that's built up in the line and it will stop. It is driving okay as of right now.
My question - is it possible that the transmission input seal and vacuum switch on the transfer case have gone bad and allowed transmission fluid to build up in the vacuum lines from the transfer case, enough for it to pop off? Would that cause the excess fluid the guy was talking about in the vacuum line and explain the spraying of transmission fluid from beneath the truck on the highway?
I appreciate all responses because, as I said, I know extremely little about mechanics. Thanks!
My boyfriend said he was driving his 95 Chevy Blazer auto 4wd down the highway a few weeks ago and he saw ridiculous amounts of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. He pulled over and checked everything, then started the engine and said he saw transmission fluid spraying from underneath the truck. He puts extra transmission fluid in.
A few days later we notice a hose hanging from the bottom of the truck and take it to the shop. Guy said it's a vacuum line and we buy a new one and have it reattached. On the way home, the truck shakes and "grinds" and plumes of white smoke come from the tailpipe. Take it back to the guy and he said it needs to work off the excess fluid that's built up in the line and it will stop. It is driving okay as of right now.
My question - is it possible that the transmission input seal and vacuum switch on the transfer case have gone bad and allowed transmission fluid to build up in the vacuum lines from the transfer case, enough for it to pop off? Would that cause the excess fluid the guy was talking about in the vacuum line and explain the spraying of transmission fluid from beneath the truck on the highway?
I appreciate all responses because, as I said, I know extremely little about mechanics. Thanks!
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,257
From: SW Central OH
I know very little of cars and trucks but I've done a little research and I need a second or third opinion to let me know if I've figured this out alright.
My boyfriend said he was driving his 95 Chevy Blazer auto 4wd down the highway a few weeks ago and he saw ridiculous amounts of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. He pulled over and checked everything, then started the engine and said he saw transmission fluid spraying from underneath the truck. He puts extra transmission fluid in.
A few days later we notice a hose hanging from the bottom of the truck and take it to the shop. Guy said it's a vacuum line and we buy a new one and have it reattached. On the way home, the truck shakes and "grinds" and plumes of white smoke come from the tailpipe. Take it back to the guy and he said it needs to work off the excess fluid that's built up in the line and it will stop. It is driving okay as of right now.
My question - is it possible that the transmission input seal and vacuum switch on the transfer case have gone bad and allowed transmission fluid to build up in the vacuum lines from the transfer case, enough for it to pop off? Would that cause the excess fluid the guy was talking about in the vacuum line and explain the spraying of transmission fluid from beneath the truck on the highway?
I appreciate all responses because, as I said, I know extremely little about mechanics. Thanks!
My boyfriend said he was driving his 95 Chevy Blazer auto 4wd down the highway a few weeks ago and he saw ridiculous amounts of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. He pulled over and checked everything, then started the engine and said he saw transmission fluid spraying from underneath the truck. He puts extra transmission fluid in.
A few days later we notice a hose hanging from the bottom of the truck and take it to the shop. Guy said it's a vacuum line and we buy a new one and have it reattached. On the way home, the truck shakes and "grinds" and plumes of white smoke come from the tailpipe. Take it back to the guy and he said it needs to work off the excess fluid that's built up in the line and it will stop. It is driving okay as of right now.
My question - is it possible that the transmission input seal and vacuum switch on the transfer case have gone bad and allowed transmission fluid to build up in the vacuum lines from the transfer case, enough for it to pop off? Would that cause the excess fluid the guy was talking about in the vacuum line and explain the spraying of transmission fluid from beneath the truck on the highway?
I appreciate all responses because, as I said, I know extremely little about mechanics. Thanks!
Fluid is not normally in a vac line, therefore that actuator is bad, at the least. Are you sure he didnt replace that?
I cant answer the primary question but you and your boyfriend should ask around and find a shop that does more than replace loose parts.
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2
Well he didn't buy anything called an actuator so I am pretty sure he didn't replace it. So far we have replaced the vacuum lines and what were called oil coolant lines because we lost a quart of oil while it was sitting outside my work... this spraying transmission fluid thing is ticking me off =(
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Naydog101
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
6
Apr 3, 2014 01:12 PM
TZFBird
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
7
Mar 7, 2014 01:59 PM
Blessed23
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
2
Feb 13, 2013 05:10 PM
pmezo
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
1
Oct 23, 2012 01:55 AM
