Rear Transmission leaks
05-08-2011, 03:30 AM
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Rear Transmission leaks
I have a low mileage 98 convertible 6 speed. I bought a lift earlier this year. When I lifted my vette and inspected the bottom I have fluid leaks at the front and rear transmission housing. The leaks are gasket not seal leaks. any ideas? I have owned the car since 99 it has never been abused in any way. On average I drive it less than 1500 miles a year.
05-08-2011, 09:02 AM
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Wipe down the area and monitor. Check the fluid level in the trans and rearend. Sounds like s seep more than a leak.
Post a picture if you can.
BC
Post a picture if you can.
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05-08-2011, 09:13 AM
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I have a low mileage 98 convertible 6 speed. I bought a lift earlier this year. When I lifted my vette and inspected the bottom I have fluid leaks at the front and rear transmission housing. The leaks are gasket not seal leaks. any ideas? I have owned the car since 99 it has never been abused in any way. On average I drive it less than 1500 miles a year.
05-08-2011, 06:08 PM
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05-13-2011, 12:49 PM
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From your photos, yep, looks like a tranny front seal leak. Is it a big leak or just a MINOR seep???
If it were me, I would check the tranny fluid level, refill if required. Clean and monitor. See what comes back. A minor leak will take years to effect the level enough to worry about!
If you just get a oiley spot on the bottom of the tranny / torque tube bell, I would worry about it.
IF, it makes a mess on the flor and it bothers you that much, a seal change would be necessary.
BC
If it were me, I would check the tranny fluid level, refill if required. Clean and monitor. See what comes back. A minor leak will take years to effect the level enough to worry about!
If you just get a oiley spot on the bottom of the tranny / torque tube bell, I would worry about it.
IF, it makes a mess on the flor and it bothers you that much, a seal change would be necessary.
BC
05-13-2011, 06:14 PM
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From your photos, yep, looks like a tranny front seal leak. Is it a big leak or just a MINOR seep???
If it were me, I would check the tranny fluid level, refill if required. Clean and monitor. See what comes back. A minor leak will take years to effect the level enough to worry about!
If you just get a oiley spot on the bottom of the tranny / torque tube bell, I would worry about it.
IF, it makes a mess on the flor and it bothers you that much, a seal change would be necessary.
BC
If it were me, I would check the tranny fluid level, refill if required. Clean and monitor. See what comes back. A minor leak will take years to effect the level enough to worry about!
If you just get a oiley spot on the bottom of the tranny / torque tube bell, I would worry about it.
IF, it makes a mess on the flor and it bothers you that much, a seal change would be necessary.
BC
As for the leak it is a couple drops a week, It would probable take 3 or fours years to lose a pint.
05-14-2011, 01:57 PM
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Burning Brakes
If you have a slow seep ( rather than a leak leaving a puddle on the garage floor) - just watch and don't burn any calories worrying about.
These cars will seep at the transmission and at the rear end. In my case, more noticeably when I first got the car over 3 years ago. Driving the car is good for it's health.
You can spend a lot of money fixing these seeps only to have them return.
These cars will seep at the transmission and at the rear end. In my case, more noticeably when I first got the car over 3 years ago. Driving the car is good for it's health.
You can spend a lot of money fixing these seeps only to have them return.
