Re: Gear lube leak

[Paul Hanley <duckie@bellatlantic.net>]

>>Hello All:
>>
>>It appears that I have a gear lube leak from my trans. When I park the 
>>car, I can see a drip or more of fluid at the bottom of the bell
>housing. 
>>It appears that it is leaking through the seal at the driver side drive 
>>shaft.
>>Is this something that can be repaired without removing the trans? I 
>>can't believe this, it happens right after I changed to MT-90.

snip, snip, snip

>Ive heard that synthetic has a way of defeating old seals. If your gonna
>replace one seal, you might as well finish the job and replace the other
>seal or run the risk of it leaking too. This would make me suspicious of
>the 2 seals inside the tranny. if the outter seals are leaking, chances
>are good that the inner seals can leak just as easily. if the seal is
>leaking from just old age id be afraid. if its leaking from a bad inner
>CV causing excessive wear, then I wouldn't be too fearfull of it
>destroying your clutch. 


This list is always the bearer of great news. I just installed new boots on
the passenger side, I didn't see any lube leaking, but I also don't want to
have to remove that shaft again. A definite PITA without a shop.

Thanks everyone for your assistance!
Paul Hanley

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