What should I do if I have oil leak in my gearbox?
As the seal swells, it slows the leakage. When the machine is able to be taken out of service, the seal should be replaced and the gearbox flushed to remove any traces of the seal compound that has been introduced. Filling the gearbox with grease is another simple solution that has been used successfully.
What causes a leak at the front end of the gearbox?
A leak at the front end of the gearbox may come from damaged seals in either the engine or the gearbox, or a gasket between the gearbox and the clutch bell housing. Such a leak often drips from the bottom of the bell housing. Such leaks must be repaired; if they suddenly get worse, severe damage could result.
What should I do if my oil seal is leaking?
When the machine is able to be taken out of service, the seal should be replaced and the gearbox flushed to remove any traces of the seal compound that has been introduced. Filling the gearbox with grease is another simple solution that has been used successfully. Grease has lower flow characteristics than oil and will not leak as fast.
Which is better to fill the gearbox with oil or grease?
Filling the gearbox with grease is another simple solution that has been used successfully. Grease has lower flow characteristics than oil and will not leak as fast. While grease will lubricate the gears effectively, more heat will be generated within the gearbox.
What causes an oil leak at the front of the gearbox?
The oil seal where the speedometer cable enters the gearbox sometimes fails. Fit a new one (See Fitting a new speedometer cable). A leak at the front end of the gearbox may come from damaged seals in either the engine or the gearbox, or a gasket between the gearbox and the clutch bell housing.
What to do if your oil level drops in your gearbox?
If the oil level has dropped, and you cannot immediately see the leak, top up then clean the whole gearbox with a proprietary degreaser. Drive the car a few miles then look for the leak again. Usually a leak is from an oil seal , gasket or sealing washer. Damage to the casing is seldom the cause.
When the machine is able to be taken out of service, the seal should be replaced and the gearbox flushed to remove any traces of the seal compound that has been introduced. Filling the gearbox with grease is another simple solution that has been used successfully. Grease has lower flow characteristics than oil and will not leak as fast.
Filling the gearbox with grease is another simple solution that has been used successfully. Grease has lower flow characteristics than oil and will not leak as fast. While grease will lubricate the gears effectively, more heat will be generated within the gearbox.