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mickphatmac
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How to fix Leaking C4?
Hey guys, I have an automatic C4 I installed in my ‘68 Bronco. Yesterday when I ran it for the first time, it was leaking very badly out of the vacuum modulator and in “drive” it wouldn’t shift out of first? I replaced the vacuum modulator and I have not had a chance to drive it yet but it is still leaking out of that port when I turn the engine on. (Leaking around the vacuum imput port) I also made sure that the bracket behind it is nice and tight. Any ideas?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:04 am |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
Early C4s had a threaded modulator until about 1972. Afterward it was a push in modulator with an o-ring. If its threaded make sure the threads are good and the case isn't cracked. Use sealant on the threads. If its a push in modulator make sure the bore is smooth and o-ring is good.
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:43 am |
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mickphatmac
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
This one might be a job for Viperwolf1... It’s one that you push in and like I said I got a new modulator for it with a new O-ring but the juice is still coming out!!!
Is there supposed to be transmission fluid all the way up to that point? Like if I remove the modulator is tranny fluid supposed to come out?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:17 am |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
Yes, that's a little lower than the fluid level. You might have to let it drain so you can see if the bore is damaged.
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:29 am |
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mickphatmac
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
Ok, we got the leaking Vacuum Modulator fixed and we added about 4 more quarts of Type F. Dipstick says it’s full.
Nothing! Nada! Zero! Crap! No reverse, no drive no 1 or 2??? It grinds as it tries to go into Park but it doesn’t hold, you have to use the parking brake. Is the Trans done or is it the torque converter? Ugg!!!
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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crawlercreations
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:31 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:43 am |
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Kinder
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
If you need a trans, and I hope you don’t, we will be pulling TFB’s C4 out soon to put in a manual, damn kids. The trans is a known to us trans for 6+ years, originally rebuilt by Viper, it’s great and I wouldn’t remove it except my child thinks he wants a clutch, silly boy. Anyway let me know if I should set it aside for you or if you’d like to drive it before we pull it.
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:38 am |
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Kinder
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:48 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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mickphatmac
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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crawlercreations
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Re: How to fix Leaking C4?
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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