Leaky Gearbox T5 Model

Leaky Gearbox T5 Model

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v8 mark

Original Poster:

129 posts

267 months

Thursday 12th September 2002
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I appear to be losing fluid from this unit (haven't looked where from yet?) but can smell when parked up. Any idea's as to where it is common to leak from, or could this be anywhere? The car is a 96 P plate. Any tips appreciated, thanks in advance...

cerberus m.sport

47 posts

261 months

Saturday 14th September 2002
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if it is the unit leaking then all thats happened is the sealer sandwiched between the housing joints has perished and oil has forced it out-the easiest way to overcome this is to remove the box-stip the box,clean and reseal.This will cure it.........dont be talked into a new box main dealer trick

simon.b

1,230 posts

283 months

Wednesday 18th September 2002
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Mark,

It may not be leaking, after a spirited drive I can smell gear oil also. I’ve checked carefully and I don’t have any leaks. I put it down the diff breather, which I seem to remember being discussed some time back.

Cheers,

Simon.