I'm no Transmission guru., Need advice Options

[Trekkor]

My trans performs very well, but leaks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

Whats involved in breaking it down and replacing gaskets and seals? Cost of parts and new fluid?

How much does it cost to have a shop do it?

How hard is it to do yourself? Should I try?

KT

[Carrera916]

KT

it isnt really that hard if you're careful and pay attention to details.

You could pull the gearbox out, lay it on the bench, start work on the input shaft seal, then remove the axle flanges, replace the seals there, the differential cover rarely leaks but if you're there, then pull the cover out to change the big thin o-ring, measure the thickness of the paper gasket on differential cover and between the intermeidate plate which is very important and get a replacement with correct thickness.

And then change the gasket on whatyourmomcallit thing that holds the shifter fork assembly in one place. Take the speedo drive out and rebuild it with new o-ring and felt gasket. Make sure you put it all back together correctly and tight.....yes, tight, other wise your "golf" shoes gonna be pissed on when you get to the trunk to fetch your club.....

When you put the whole thing together, be sure it's torqued right other wise the covers will be "warped" and you'll still have the damn leaks.

oh, if you're using synthetic gear oil right now, yes, it will piss right out of the gearbox faster if it has an old leak issue in first place.

you said the gearbox works well, i would leave it alone and just replace the gaskets/seals then pour good quailty synthenic gear oil.

Sometimes it's good to have someone work with you to actually inspect the bearings, synchros etc before you put it back together...

hope this helps.....PM if you need more help...

j