 There's a hole in my tranny dear Maya dear Maya *pics* |
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| RazorbackFan78 |
 May 22 2013, 07:46 PM
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3 different layers of paint helps protect if from rust  Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 29-March 13 From: Bentonville, AR Member No.: 15,709 Region Association: South East States  |
So I finally made some time to start cleaning the tranny and engine on the 914 I picked up this Spring. Imagine my concern when I found this gaping hole in the bottom of the transmission, literally at the very front of the case. Looks machined to...i dont get it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I'm gonna pickup all the tools I threw around during my angry rampage. If anyone would like to weigh-in on REPAIR vs REPLACE or why the PO may have done this intentionally, I'd appreciate your candid replies. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1364.photobucket.com-15709-1369273570.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1364.photobucket.com-15709-1369273570.2.jpg) |
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| SirAndy |
May 22 2013, 07:48 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,677 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(RazorbackFan78 @ May 22 2013, 06:46 PM)  If anyone would like to weigh-in Perfectly normal so you can see the markings on the flywheel ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you have oil dripping from that hole, that means that you have a (or several) leaking seals on either the transmission or the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
May 22 2013, 08:17 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Ya, choo gatta leak
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| Dave_Darling |
May 22 2013, 10:31 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Don't panic, but there's also one on the top side of the bellhousing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
--DD |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
May 22 2013, 10:44 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Common problem, easy answer. Put the car on jackstands, remove the engine and tranny, and spend all the money you can scrape together for the next 3 or 4 years installing a big six and a 915 tranny, complete with all the bells and whistles. Don't forget to start some kind of progress thread, and don't worry if you don't finish in 3-4 years. Just keep pouring money in it until it's done ....................
The Cap'n |
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| RazorbackFan78 |
May 23 2013, 06:54 AM
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3 different layers of paint helps protect if from rust Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 29-March 13 From: Bentonville, AR Member No.: 15,709 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 22 2013, 08:48 PM) QUOTE(RazorbackFan78 @ May 22 2013, 06:46 PM) If anyone would like to weigh-in Perfectly normal so you can see the markings on the flywheel ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ May 22 2013, 11:31 PM) Don't panic, but there's also one on the top side of the bellhousing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That's a relief!!! Thanks for the sanity check guys. Now its back to the cleaning before I hunt down the leak/s....better go buy another pkg of shop towels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
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| worn |
May 23 2013, 10:10 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,163 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(RazorbackFan78 @ May 22 2013, 05:46 PM) So I finally made some time to start cleaning the tranny and engine on the 914 I picked up this Spring. Imagine my concern when I found this gaping hole in the bottom of the transmission, literally at the very front of the case. Looks machined to...i dont get it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I'm gonna pickup all the tools I threw around during my angry rampage. If anyone would like to weigh-in on REPAIR vs REPLACE or why the PO may have done this intentionally, I'd appreciate your candid replies. Normal. Also, whether or not to rip into it depends very much on the rate of oil emergence, and your level of fastidiousness. Steady stream is one thing. A car leaving a drip here or there is another. Of course if anything is leaving it must sooner or later be refilled. If it is out of the car, the seal isn't that bad to replace. If in the car, then maybe enjoy driving. |
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| dangrouche |
May 23 2013, 10:41 AM
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dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
tap your finger on the oil and check the viscosity; based on it being clear, it is more likely the motor seal behind the flywheel; BTDT. if the oil is highly stinky then its tranny fluid
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