jeep5.9litre Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Well, looks like my 82 4WD wagon has a gear oil leak somewhere in the manual transmission, I got under, looked, and cant seem to see where the leak is coming from. I placed some cardboard underneath and it looks like its coming right from the center of the transmsmisson. I checked the plug and it was tight and could not see any leaks around it.. Im stumped because everytime I go to drive the car, the fluid is on empty on the dipstick...any suggestions?? You guys ever had this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep5.9litre Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well, looks like my 82 4WD wagon has a gear oil leak somewhere in the manual transmission, I got under, looked, and cant seem to see where the leak is coming from. If you can't see where the oil is leaking from (I assume the case is cleaned, etc.) You could try flourescent dye and a black light. I'm not sure if there is a specific dye for oil, but with that leak rate, I don't think the A/C dye would hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanstapleford Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 In my '85, the front diff was leaking gear oil where the driveshaft goes into the case. There are two seals (inside and outside) on each side that may need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep5.9litre Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 In my '85, the front diff was leaking gear oil where the driveshaft goes into the case. There are two seals (inside and outside) on each side that may need to be replaced. I will have to check that out, was it a hard job to complete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 The 4speed in my Hatch is leaking gear oil out one of the axle seals, but that drips it straight on the cat. If it's emptying the gear oil, it's gotta be a wicked leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Put the car on ramps, degrease it and rinse off. Probably a lather rinse repeat if its as caked on as I have seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanstapleford Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I will have to check that out, was it a hard job to complete? I took it to my dealer. Get the OEM Subaru seals. They last longer, and not that expensive. They are called 'axle shaft seals'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agerber Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Another place to check is where the shifter linkage enters the transmission. My transmission is leaking there and it looks like it may be a major job to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 good luck finding that shift shaft seal, even the dealer couldnt souce one for me. my subaru leaks from the 4wd hi light switch its on the drivers side bottom of the trans behind the axel, the old tranny i replaced leaked pretty good from there too. -Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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