Re: trans fluid leak

["Ewan Hopkins" <ewan.hopkins@virgin.net>]

Have you checked that the leak is not the speedo cable - the oil runs down
the side of the box & drips onto the driveshaft flange on the short-shaft
side.  Check,  where the cable goes into the box, for cracked sleeving on
the cable itself and evidence of fresh oil around it.  Much easier to fix
than the flange seals!

HTH
----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron <catacomb@psu.edu>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 3:31 AM
Subject: trans fluid leak


>
> I have a slow transmission fluid leak that looks like it can be fixed with
> an axle seal.  Does anyone have any experience with this kind of thing?
If
> so, can it be done by an amateur?  Any special considerations?
>
> I'm hoping the leak is the source of the recent increase in the 'notchy'
> shifting feel.  I've also been having difficulties shifting into 1st and
> 2nd when car is anything but hot.  I have all new bushings (an all
> rubber/nylon parts in linkage) and 2 piece short shifter installed (50%
> reduction forward and sideways).
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> -Aaron
>  84 8V <--  cracked frame to be fixed soon! YEY!
>
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