Possible transmission leak?

[Megusta]

Hey guys, I’m having a leak that appears to be red & it looks like transmission fluid. I checked my fluid levels & they seem to be fine. Is this something I can fix myself?

 

[89Suburban]

That looks look the heat shield on your spark plug boot? Are you sure it isn't red/orange coolant? Could be a heater tee ready to bite the dust.

 

[Megusta]

That looks look the heat shield on your spark plug boot? Are you sure it isn't red/orange coolant? Could be a heater tee ready to bite the dust.

Yeah it did cross my mind that it could be coolant. But I just assumed it could be the transmission because it’s so far back. But is the heater tee the same as t connector?

 

[89Suburban]

Yeah it did cross my mind that it could be coolant. But I just assumed it could be the transmission because it’s so far back. But is the heater tee the same as t connector?

Yes it is.

Are you able to run your finger along that heat shield and get a sample of the fluid? Coolant will be watery, trans fluid will be very stinky and slippery.

Can also run your hands under the heater tees and trans dipstick tube to look for any leaks as well.

 

[Megusta]

Yes it is.

Are you able to run your finger along that heat shield and get a sample of the fluid? Coolant will be watery, trans fluid will be very stinky and slippery.

Can also run your hands under the heater tees and trans dipstick tube to look for any leaks as well.

I managed to get a paper towel through there & it looked reddish/orange. I think it might be coolant instead of transmission fluid.

 

[Foggy]

Passenger side rear it would be the heater hoses and Tees back there..
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