subawoohoo Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Ok heres the problem. i replaced my axle/tranny oil seal on the right side. Twice! then i dropped the tranny, replaced a few seals and a gasket, put it back in, drove it about a total of 5 miles, Now the damn axle seal is leaking again!!! So is there something im doing wrong? unfortunately the dust cover is missing, but i havnt been in that dusty of conditions. so could it be the axle? the output shaft? or something else? its driving me batty! i mean, i have about 8 quarts of tranny fluid soaking into my driveway from all the leaks. anything i need to be doing? thanks a bunch. Tyler J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 sorry 1980 hatchback, S/R 4speed, 4wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 It is possible that the old seal has worn a groove in the steel shaft. Does it look ok? Some parts stores can get repair sleeves to put on shafts to remedy that problem, but I'm not sure if one is made for that size shaft and seal. It would be worth your time to measure the shaft OD and the seal ID and have them look thru the books, if that's the problem. Ok heres the problem. i replaced my axle/tranny oil seal on the right side. Twice! then i dropped the tranny, replaced a few seals and a gasket, put it back in, drove it about a total of 5 miles, Now the damn axle seal is leaking again!!! So is there something im doing wrong? unfortunately the dust cover is missing, but i havnt been in that dusty of conditions. so could it be the axle? the output shaft? or something else? its driving me batty! i mean, i have about 8 quarts of tranny fluid soaking into my driveway from all the leaks. anything i need to be doing? thanks a bunch. Tyler J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I know this is a stupid question but did you grease the portion of the seal that the shaft spins inside of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 maybe im taking this too literally, but i thought the tranny only held about 3.5 qts of oil...?StupidSkeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Craig-- well hopefully that is the reason its leaking. no i didnt grease it. it makes sence though. are you supposed to? maby thats the reason. you live and learn right? subaskeet-- yes and no yes you are taking it too literally, but then again. every time i fix one leak, another one pops up. so im contiually leaking more and more. but ill rip her out again, check for any scoring or marks, and try the ole lube. thanks, tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Grab the shaft and give it a good hard wiggle, dose it move around qiute a bit? If the bearing behind the seal is sloppy it will never hold a seal for very long. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxtar Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Grab the shaft and give it a good hard wiggle, dose it move around qiute a bit? If the bearing behind the seal is sloppy it will never hold a seal for very long. Gary ok, maybe i have a dirty mind, but did that seem like he might not be talking about a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 10, 2004 Author Share Posted September 10, 2004 ok all talk, i took it out again, and i think it is pretty wiggly. can you replace the bearings from outside the tranny? that would be great!! i was looking at it and it looks as though its possible. any of you know? in the future id like to swap drive trains but in the meantime, ill just live with this one. thanks a bunch. tyler j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 bump, bump bump it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Did you pull the bearing out? There was someone back on the east coast that had OEM parts and one of them was this particular bearing. The bad thing is, its around $60. Maybe if you got it out and took it to a shop that specializes in bearings they would have one that matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I think you have to break down the trans to change the output bearings, maybe even reset the gear mesh, bummer. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 crap really. thats soo damn gay. is there anyone who can confirm this, that it actually has to be torn apart. if so i think ill just wait untill i can either get me an EJ engine and tranny, or a ea82t and a D/R 5 speed. wich'll suck because i wanna drive it. any help would be appriciated. tyler j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 p.s waht do you mean reset the gear mesh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I have the FSM for 82 and its not real clear on wether its should be split or not. I would take the ring off, pull the seal out and see if theres a clip that holds the bearing in. If there is, it should come out without doing all that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 thanks for the check. well i looked at it and i didnt see any clip or retaining mechanisim. i couldnt see much so, ill grab a flashlight and check it out tomorrow. i tryed pulling it out but i couldnt. thanks a bunch tyler j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 It might be pressed onto the axle stub. Not sure yet how thats held on the pinion gears yet, but I think there might be a pin. If thats the case.....then you know your in for it. Or start looking for another tranny, theres lots of them around. :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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