update on my brake problem/leak

[blake at clockworm.com (Blake Irvin)]

the leak is fairly slow, and appears only when the car is running.  i  
can see fluid oozing out of the seam where the starter motor housing/ 
mounting plate meets the transmission housing.  this is a non-rocco  
transmission - apparently from a jetta, according the the previous  
owner.

i've sprayed out most of the engine compartment with various  
degreasers to help track the leak down, so i'm pretty certain this is  
where it's coming from.

ideas?

blake/



On Oct 21, 2005, at 9:59 AM, Jim Ruffi wrote:

> Are you talking about the metal shield that follows the curve of  
> the bottom
> of the trans?  If so, it's probably engine oil leaking out of the  
> rear main
> seal (cranshaft seal).  Easy to change, but requires transmission  
> removal.
>
> Jim
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org
>> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org]On
>> Behalf Of Blake Irvin
>> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 9:42 AM
>> To: Scirocco List
>> Subject: update on my brake problem/leak
>>
>>
>> big news here (for me) - the brakes simply need to be bled a few more
>> times - i'll be investing in the pressure bleeder, i think.
>>
>> the leak is coming from the metal gasket under the starter motor (!)
>> - what do i do about that?  thought it was brake fluid, but now am
>> not sure what it is - it's pretty much clear with a yellow/green tint
>> and is viscous - doesn't stink and looks a lot like the color of the
>> castrol synthetic i put in during the oil/filter change...
>>
>> blake/
>>
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