drive shaft removal

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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    when you take out a drive shaft is it normal for transmission fluid to leak out? I hope I havnt messed anything up:cry:
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Yes it's normal. Next time you can try to plug it up.

    I tried looking for a C4 plastic plug but I couldn't find anyone who makes them, for all the GM trannies they do.

    Usually an extra yoke works best as a plug.
     
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    thanx for the info, when i pulled it out i had to scramble from under the car to get my drip pan lol
     
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    I tie wrap a zip lock bag over it...:thumbs2:
    if it's going to be out for a while, I borrow Harolds plastic plug. it came in a bag of 6-7 different plugs...
     
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    ok thanks, think I gotta thick plastic bag laying around some where, Im debating on whether or not im gonna get a aluminum drive shaft once I sell these cobras.
     

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