I cant pinpoint where this leak is coming from..
Ever since I changed my gearbox oil I am getting a leak that looks like its dripping down the side of the case...
I did not overfill it, and even removed the fill plug to double check.
I cant pinpoint where this leak is coming from..
Ever since I changed my gearbox oil I am getting a leak that looks like its dripping down the side of the case...
I did not overfill it, and even removed the fill plug to double check.
1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
1974 SIII 109" RHD
should I check for blockage or it will just weep for a bit?
1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
1974 SIII 109" RHD
It's just going to weep. Some folk have gone to great lengths with extended breathers etc. but I just let it rustproof my crossmember.
The Goat, 2.8 Daihatsu Td, '73 coil conversion
Other usual suspects are the selector shaft seals and the seals for the shifter detent springs. Both of these will leak down the side of the gearbox.
A=Selector shafts/seals
B=Detent ball seals
With transmission top cover on:
With Transmission top cover off. Note that the detent balls are there, but the springs and seals are removed. The detent seals are the same setup as the selector seals and fit in the groove on the edge of the transmission:
--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).
A non-leaky Land Rover gearbox, tells you that there is no oil in the gearbox, and it is now time to refill, once again.
Remember that a Land Rover does not drip oil, it marks its territory.
Leaky engine and gearbox, also called sling greasing, is a concept invented by the English to prevent rust in the undercarriage and works as you drive, it took them years to develop.
Sorry I couldn't help it. To be honest, It's a very rare sight to see a non-leaky Series Land Rover gearbox or engine, and if it doesn't it's usually only for at short time, after you spent hours changing the oil seals, I do know a guy who brags about his Land Rover doesn't leak, but he doesn't drive it either.
SAFEAIR...
thanks for the post... that will really help..
I did the rear output seal today and rebuilt the handbrake since there wasnt much left of it anyway.. pars of the adjuster were broken and sitting at the bottom of the drum..
I think I will go after the shaft and detent seals next week..
1971 SIIa 88" NAS Dauntles V6
1974 SIII 109" RHD
I came to grips with the fact that these things are going to leak somewhere, hence my screen name....
You can either spend time chasing your tail or just have fun and drive the thing.