shift Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 is it possible to take out the front cv axles with out the fluid leaking all over the place? im going to drift my car, but i dont want to mess up my tranny and was wondering if this is possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Yes, you can remove the axles. The transmission stubs have seals independent of the CV axle, it's not like the rear center drive shaft. You don't need to remove fluid. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Yes, you can remove the axles. The transmission stubs have seals independent of the CV axle, it's not like the rear center drive shaft. You don't need to remove fluid. Todd ok heres another question, if i rerplaced the cv axles(which i did) and i didnt get new seals, would that cause the tranny to leak fluid? because thats what is happening now. i was thinking ti was the tranny front seal but iono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It must have already been leaking fluid. Where do you see it coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 the connection of the bell houstong or tranny (w/e its called) where it connects to the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Could be leaking from the input shaft seal, or could be leaking from the rear main seal of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 and neither of those are related to the CV axles. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 and neither of those are related to the CV axles. Todd true, but is there a possibility that it COULD leak from the cv axle seals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 true, but is there a possibility that it COULD leak from the cv axle seals? it is possible but the rear mains on these like to have a hissy fit after many years and many miles on them. I've had a couple gen 1s that have had a weep from the input shaft but the rear main seal is usually the main source of a leak. Replace it because if you don't, it'll eat your clutch up and then you'll have to replace it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 true, but is there a possibility that it COULD leak from the cv axle seals? Yes, but he was referring to having all the fluid run out by just removing the axle. If the seals were leaking, they would leak with or without the CV/axle. I 2nd that it is the rear seal. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 im going to drift my car Does it still have the EA engine in it? Or is it snowing or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Does it still have the EA engine in it? Or is it snowing or something? no its just a semi built original engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 how can i remove my tranny w/o having to remove mt bolts from the exhaust mani.? im scared to try and remove them for the fear that i might break the bolts, and have to get them drilled out n replaced or can i just pull out the engine and l leave the tranny on the car? what would be the more safer and easy way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The exhaust has to come off, whether you drop the tranny or yank the engine. It's especially necessary to remove the exhaust on these cars because they have no cats (the non-Cali ones anyway) and thus the manifold assemblies reach back farther than the new Subarus. Use lots of PB Blaster and be very careful. Do it slowly. Worst case scenario, the studs will unscrew out of the head with the nut, and then you can just screw them back in and Loctite them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 The exhaust has to come off, whether you drop the tranny or yank the engine. It's especially necessary to remove the exhaust on these cars because they have no cats (the non-Cali ones anyway) and thus the manifold assemblies reach back farther than the new Subarus. Use lots of PB Blaster and be very careful. Do it slowly. Worst case scenario, the studs will unscrew out of the head with the nut, and then you can just screw them back in and Loctite them. hmmm.NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT THAT WAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 SHIFT: CLEAR YOU PM INBOX. Thanks, Ennio hmmm.NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT THAT WAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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