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I took the gear shift bracket off of the selector rod and i don't see any way of getting at a seal. There is no pin that i can see to remove the rod. Is it possible that the rod can be unscrewed? I'm really beginning to think that the only way to fix this is to remove the tranny and open it up. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I posted this in the 80's forum...i think i really should have posted it in this forum since i have a 1980 BRAT with an EA71. Basically, it looks like there is a leak coming out of the rod that connects the transmission to the gear shift linkage (shift selector rod??). Here is a picture of the leak: http://picasaweb.google.com/micahterry/SubaruBRAT?authkey=Gv1sRgCJfv7K2GlceOIw#5375535880801080738 Anybody have any ideas on how to fix this? Here's my original thread with more details: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=102890 Thanks!

I degreased the tranny to see if i could get a better look at the leak. It looks like the leak is actually coming out of the transmission where the selector rod enters it. Take a look at this pitcure and let me know if you agree. http://picasaweb.google.com/micahterry/SubaruBRAT?authkey=Gv1sRgCJfv7K2GlceOIw#5375535880801080738 Seems like the only way to get to a seal to stop this look would be from inside the tranny. Does anybody know if this is the case? Thanks!

Awesome, thanks for the info! I'll check with my local dealership and will let you know if they can't find the part. THanks again! Micah

BUmping this question. I've done some searches and have found a few threads (listed below) that deal with this indirectly but none that address directly. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66969&highlight=transmission+leak http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16583&highlight=shift+seal+leak http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66139&highlight=transmission+leak

Hi, i have a 1980 subaru brat that looks to have a gear oil leak at the point where the gear shifter enters the transmission. You can see several pictures of this leak at http://picasaweb.google.com/micahterry/SubaruBRAT?authkey=Gv1sRgCJfv7K2GlceOIw# Does anybody know of a way to fix this leak? I'm worried this might require opening up the transaxle. Also, the car has quite a bit of mud, grease, etc. on the bottom. Is it okay to pressure spray? What do people recommend for cleaning this type of mess (you can see in pics) Thanks for your help! Micah

Will these wheels fit a 1980 EA71 Brat? I did a search but could not find an answer.