Is this a problem, or fine? Grease around tranny...

[ColoradoMike]

Hi, team.
I am not a mechanic. Never spent much time under a vehicle before buying my JL.
I just shot this pic of my transmission.
Is that black crap a concern? Is my transmission leaking?
Thanks.

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[SlickRickMotoADV]

looks like gasket maker. Has any transmission service been done on the vehicle previously?

 

[ColoradoMike]

looks like gasket maker. Has any transmission service been done on the vehicle previously?

No, no service done yet. Well... shoot, maybe. I had my diffs serviced and I think my t-case and tranny, too. Kind of an, I've gone 6,000 miles and wheeled hard; let's make sure those fluids are okay. I'd have to check, but I think yes, the tranny probably has been serviced.
I guess gasket maker probably would not be a concern?

 

[John VonJeep]

I guess gasket maker probably would not be a concern?

No, not a concern at all. Somebody was sloppy and didn’t clean up after themselves, but there’s no problem here, per se.

 

[ColoradoMike]

No, not a concern at all. Somebody was sloppy and didn’t clean up after themselves, but there’s no problem here, per se.

Right on; thanks.

 

[mwilk012]

Silicone sealant should never be used on a transmission.

This doesn’t look like gasket maker, it’s wet. This also looks like the transfer case, not transmission. Appears to be just a mess from something wiping up against it.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Melted plastic bag maybe? You can use silicone sealant with aluminum, just make sure you get the type specified for it. Iff you get the wrong type it can cause a lot of issues.

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