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kd2scorps
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Weeping gearbox prop shaft seal
« on: Nov 4th, 2004, 9:39am » |
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Hi all,
while doing an engine oil change over the weekend, I noticed some gear box oil had started to weap from the prop shaft seal at the rear of the manual 5 speed box on my 2L Scorpio. I topped up the oil, it took about 1/4 of a pint of EP 80W/90. Can I change this seal without removing the gearbox from the car, or should I wait until I have to change a clutch?
Thanks in advance for your advice...
Kev.
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Snoopy
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Re: Weeping gearbox prop shaft seal
« Reply #1 on: Nov 5th, 2004, 8:01am » |
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Hi there. I have had a look at hte service manual with regarsd the MT 75 gear box and it does not look as though the changing of the rear prop shaft oil seal is a feasable option with the box in situ...... I will re read and advise further....It really does look like a big job....as I cannot find reference to it inparticular just in general documentation..
Others might know more.
If you need the documentation to which I refer email me off site
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kd2scorps
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Re: Weeping gearbox prop shaft seal
« Reply #2 on: Nov 5th, 2004, 8:32am » |
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Hi,
Thanks for the advice, I have talked with a mechanic friend and he has advised same. He says that a lot of gear boxes weep slightly, but rarely loose more than a 1/4 pint of oil or so in a year, and most people will only top them up, but that I should keep an eye on it as if it did start to leek more, there would be a spattering of oil as it was flung from the prop shaft onto the exhaust pipe and under side of the car.
Good luck,
Kev.
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