Transmission leak found... hopefully

[eblank8]

So I took my car apart today to try and source down a transmission
leak. Well, i think i found it. My transmission would only leak while I
was driving and for 1-2 days after it would dump all over the driveway.
Then nothing would drip unless I drove the car again. So I looked my
car over and it seems to be coming from my passenger side axle. I
Remeber the seal was broken a little when I got the transmission from
someone trying to pry the axle out of it. I put some sealant on it and
hoped it would hold. Well, my transmission help fluid fine for about 4
months. Then it got horrid. I assume that tons of fluid would be flung
all over the underbody of my car and then for the next day or two it
would drip off the car until I drove it again. Then the process would
start again. Does this sound like it could be the cause for it all? Now
how would I go about fixing this? Can I do it with the trans in the
car? What seal kit do I need?

[Dakken]

That axle seal is pressed in. I pressed mine in myself but I had the whole transmission apart when I did it. I think you could do it with it still on the car by prying the old one out and gently tapping the new one in with a big socket and hammer. I am not sure on that so get someone else's opinion on that.

You can get the seal here as part of a kit. I'm not sure if they would sell it individually so you would have to contact them.

http://supercar-engineering.com/sc2/...be682217ba4bd0

[eblank8]

the only part that was ripped was a small part on the outside of the transmission... I am wondering if this is the culpret now after seeing the pic of the seal.

[Dakken]

It doesn't take much of a tear on the rubber to leak oil. That is the only seal on the drive axles that keep the oil in the transmission. Even a small tear will make it leak. You just have to be careful when you first insert the axle so you don't jack up the seal.

[*GT]

its easy once you pull the axle off, just pry it out with a screwdriver/prybar, and press the new one in with an appropriatly sized socket or pipe. You just need to make sure its in straight or it will leak again.

[eblank8]

I found a brand new seal just sitting in my garage! When my brother had a Vr4 he replaced the same seal, and apparently bought a few. I got the seal replaced, but my axle boot's clamp was missing... so that came apart. I dont know what happened, but I need this fixed now. We will see if this fixes it. I gotta cross my fingers, otherwise I am in for a ton more work and money.

[AdamVR4]

Heh, your brother decided to by multiples of a $25 seal? Nice

[Dakken]

You will have to clean out the CV joint, regrease it and then put a new clamp on it. Some CV boots use zip ties to secure them so you can use a sip tie in a pinch. Otherwise, head to your nearest parts store for a new clamp.

[Cecropia]

Originally Posted by eblank8

I found a brand new seal just sitting in my garage!

Lucky bastard

[eblank8]

Originally Posted by Dakken

You will have to clean out the CV joint, regrease it and then put a new clamp on it. Some CV boots use zip ties to secure them so you can use a sip tie in a pinch. Otherwise, head to your nearest parts store for a new clamp.

Yea, thats what I am planning. I am not in a pinch so I will do it right. I have an ample amount of time to finish. Luckily the boot didnt come off while I was driving anywhere. Since it only popped off while I was tearing the car apart, non of the dirt was mixed in and ground up into the axle joint. The axle was replaced less than a year ago. I cant believe that clamp only held for that long. Im going to have to take a look at my driver's side boot now. I bought them both at the same time. I threw out my receipt because it only had a one year warrantee, and i never thought I could use it!