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| Deano |
 Aug 17 2005, 01:39 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 2,942  |
I've got a slow leak were the speedo drive connects to the tranny. It really just seeps, but after a while it does drip. It's a side shifter. Any suggestions? I've always left tranny work to others, so I've never really worked on it.
Help please !?!? |
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| MattR |
Aug 17 2005, 01:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Theres a bolt that holds the speedo drive in. Back that out, pull out the drive, replace the O Ring. If that doesnt help, lightly coat the O Ring in Permatex Form a gasket (3H).
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| Deano |
Aug 17 2005, 01:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 2,942 |
Cool thanks, I'll give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes.
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| jr91472 |
Aug 17 2005, 02:09 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Drain the tranny first........ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| john rogers |
Aug 17 2005, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I would use some hi temp synthetic grease instead of any type of sealer since the tranny gets really hot and can cook sealers.
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| Allan |
Aug 17 2005, 02:26 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
This is one of the easiest leaks to fix if it is the o-ring. Like Matt said, just disconnect the cable from the drive, pull the retaining bolt and twist it out. Replace the o-ring and re-install. You don't even have to drain the tranny if you get the ass end high enough. Shouldn't take more that 20 minutes...
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| Deano |
Aug 17 2005, 02:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 2,942 |
You guys rock. Thanks for all of the input.
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| Deano |
Aug 17 2005, 09:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 2,942 |
I Just came in from the garage, it worked like a charm. You were right, 20 minutes and I was back on the road. After a spirited drive it ws dry as a bone. Thanks again to all of you, once again you have come through for me! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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| Red-Beard |
Aug 18 2005, 05:40 AM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None  |
Well, too late. But for the rest, the retaining bolt is torqued to 3 ft lbs.
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| joeav8tor |
Aug 18 2005, 05:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 23-January 05 From: mattituck, Long Island NY Member No.: 3,493 |
is the retaining bolt, the one that is in the back (approximately 10 mm)?
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| Bleyseng |
Aug 18 2005, 06:53 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yep, the one thats usually stripped out due to idiots over tightening it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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| Deano |
Aug 18 2005, 07:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 2,942 |
Yep, it's 13mm and I didn't use a torque wrench, but I may have put about 5 ft/lbs on it. By the way I was able to find a perfect fit O-ring at Menards.
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| joeav8tor |
Aug 18 2005, 10:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 23-January 05 From: mattituck, Long Island NY Member No.: 3,493 |
I dont know if mine is stripped or not. it does not turn easily, it is snug...but still turns...I was afraid to overtighten it...but wouldnt be surprised if it is stripped...mine is also seeping, I ordered a new speedo angle drive seal...and will swap it out and check it out.
thanks Joe |
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| Allan |
Aug 18 2005, 10:43 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
FYI, Porsche still carries them for about a buck...
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