after a routine Friday spin found this , the hole where it seems to be coming from looks threaded but not clean like a bolt just came out any thanks gareth dallas tx
Low Range
oil leak
after a routine Friday spin found this , the hole where it seems to be coming from looks threaded but not clean like a bolt just came out any thanks gareth dallas tx
1st Gear
Zimbo,
Well, they all leak, but this looks a bit more than usual. Rear main seal is my best guess. Oil looks a bit black, may be time for a change. As for the threaded hole, I think it's supposed to be open unless fording rivers and such.
Rob
68 series 2a Bug Eye
5th Gear
I agree with bugeye. That is the clutch housing drain. If oil
Leaks from there, it is usually the rear main seal. No plug should be put in there.
Low Range
is this rear main a nightmare , do I have to take off driveshaft, tunnel covers etc I assume the gearbox needs to be dropped and clear of working area
any idea why it would leak all of a sudden like that , the only thing ive changed recently is the air filter bypassed the oil bath for a while
Overdrive
Is the crankcase being sufficiently vented? If the vent has been eliminated or obstructed, the pressure could build up, blowing stuff past the seals.
--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).
Low Range
thank you mark , wher and what should I look for in the vented issue
Overdrive
I don't have a 2.25 engine, but venting usually takes the form of a vented oil fill cap or a PCV system.
--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).
Low Range
I checked the venting all seems good , I did a oil change also dropped the pan cleaned out the sludge ,new gasket installed new oil and filter , drove around town and leak seems to still be there , rear main job in the pipeline . any ideas on shop rates for this I will have a shop do this too big for me
5th Gear
I had a shop do mine last year. Small local garage, that I went to high school with the owner. I think it set me back around $900. I did pick up the parts, including a fresh clutch, I removed the wings radiator and breakfast so I could save myself some shop labor.
Low Range
Yup rear main. First job I've ever had a shop do for me. I also had a new clutch plate installed. I wish I had the trany seals or transfer case done too they're now leaking like crazy too.
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