| Author | Message | ||
     Rodney Peach Experienced User Username: rodney Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hi All, Could somebody give me some advise before taking sump off, On the shaft that comes out of the transmission to connect the lever to gear change actuator, Is the seal inside the gearbox or doe's it fit outside ,only if it goe's outside it is missing or broke up. This is a 1980 silver spirit. Thankyou Rodney | ||
| Paul Yorke Prolific User Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 111 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi Rodney, It goes in from outside the box, but you need to remove the shaft to get the old one out. The machining on the box has two steps and the seal goes on the inner step so it may just look like it's missing ??? It's a lip type seal in a metal shell. Not such a bad job on a ramp, but messy because of the dripping oil! | ||
| Rodney Peach Experienced User Username: rodney Post Number: 32 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hi Paul, Thanks alot ,I have been racking my brains looking at it and as you say it looks like it is missing. Well Thanks alot I will get started ,Something else to do  Regards Rodney | ||
| Bill Coburn Moderator Username: bill_coburn Post Number: 947 Registered: 4-2003 |
Rodney/ I hope you are aware that the instructions for the seal replacement etc are included in the workshop manual which is in the Technical Library complete with the spare parts list and all the numbers. The time to change the seal is when it leaks. There are a number of other seals on the box which probably should all be done at the same time - all without removing the box. | ||
| Rodney Peach Experienced User Username: rodney Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hi BIll, I cannot see the actual instructions for replacing the seal,yes the seal is leaking pretty badly now, what other seals should I change then Bill? Thankyou Rodney | ||
| Paul Yorke Prolific User Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 112 Registered: 6-2006 |
Do a transmission service if not done recently. To be changed when dropping teh sump: Filter / Sump gasket / Filler dip stick o'ring / suction tube o'ring. These do come as a kit from R-R (expensive though ) - or go to an automatic transmission specialist and get them separately. Be careful when getting the old shaft seal out because it's tight and the casing is very soft. | ||
| Rodney Peach Experienced User Username: rodney Post Number: 34 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hi Paul, Thanks for your help , Will do a transmission service,I have got the old seal out now. Cheers Rodney |
