January 8, 201115 yr After yanking the motor for a re-seal and a ton of other stuff, tossing it back together and getting her back on the road.... I find that the main leak I was aiming to fix was NOT fixed. Looks like the input shaft seal on the trans may be leaking. Its the only other possible suspect. I thought that oil seemed a bit thick So.... Any tips for yanking the trans? Can you pull it out the bottom, or should I just yank the motor again? I love the smell of burning gear oil in the morning
January 8, 201115 yr The transmission input shaft seal is not replaceable unless you split the case on the tranny - if that really is the leak are you prepared for that level of dissasembly? It's best to drop them out the bottom. GD
January 8, 201115 yr Author I have no problems splitting the case. Ive done trans work before, just not on a Subaru. Out the bottom it is! Are all of the seals still available from the dealer? Might as well replace them all. My 3rd gear is a bit of a grinder too. Syncros are nearly done for. So I will probably pick up a used trans and go through it before I drop the one in my car.
January 8, 201115 yr Yes - the seals are all still availible. In any case they should be pretty standard seals that you can source from any bearing house, etc. Just about all the parts are still availible - while you are in there inspect the speedo drive gear and the seal on the speedo cable drive shaft. Those are also a bugger to get to unless you split the case. They are fun to dissasemble - lots going on so take pictures as you go. Especially of the shifter assemblies, etc. GD
January 8, 201115 yr After yanking the motor for a re-seal and a ton of other stuff, tossing it back together and getting her back on the road.... I find that the main leak I was aiming to fix was NOT fixed. Looks like the input shaft seal on the trans may be leaking. Its the only other possible suspect. I thought that oil seemed a bit thick So.... Any tips for yanking the trans? Can you pull it out the bottom, or should I just yank the motor again? I love the smell of burning gear oil in the morning hi, some blocks have a metal cover right beside the rear main seal, this cover is prone to leak also. it has a gasket and about 6 bolts hold it to the block.
January 8, 201115 yr Author This is a EA81. Nothing in the bellhousing to leak but the rear main and the input shaft seal. That is, unless you forget a flywheel bolt:grin:
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