Trans. fluid leak
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Trans. fluid leak
My "88 M6 5 speed has a small but persistent leak from the output shaft seal. Now, the seal was changed a few thous. miles ago and I have refilled with Red Line MTL. Does someone make some kind of super duty seal or should I consider a heavier fluid?
Re: Trans. fluid leak
Was the new seal an OEM or OE item ? Are you sure the installation was done correctly ? No aspersions, just that it's easy to stuff up this job. (Ask me how).
Edit. Sorry was this gearbox or diff ? I was referring to diff. If gearbox ignore me :)
Edit. Sorry was this gearbox or diff ? I was referring to diff. If gearbox ignore me :)
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2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
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Re: Trans. fluid leak
Did you check the gearbox vent? Perhaps it is blocked.
When blocked, oil could be pressed out the seals due to a too high pressure inside the gearbox.
When blocked, oil could be pressed out the seals due to a too high pressure inside the gearbox.
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Paul
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1987 635CSi Bronzitbeige
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Re: Trans. fluid leak
Thanks for the info guys. I did not install the trans. seal. I will check the vent.