idosubaru Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 4WD manual trans XT6. has anyone replaced the seal where the cable goes into the trans? one post suggested replace from the outside, one suggested trans has to be split open to do it. i've heard of this before but this is my first time seeing it. is this what fried my speedometer? can i clean the cable? seems like i could just degrease it and then regrease it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersubaru Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 4WD manual trans XT6. has anyone replaced the seal where the cable goes into the trans? one post suggested replace from the outside, one suggested trans has to be split open to do it. i've heard of this before but this is my first time seeing it. is this what fried my speedometer? can i clean the cable? seems like i could just degrease it and then regrease it? ..I don't really know why that happens, but the same happened to my loyale..oil on the carpet..I ended up geting a new cable and all is good ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 ..I don't really know why that happens, but the same happened to my loyale..oil on the carpet..I ended up geting a new cable and all is good ... sweet - how many years/miles have you put on it with the new cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The speedo drive-shaft has a lip seal that can only be replaced by splitting the transmission case. The speedo cable may have a seal also so replaceing it may solve the problem in the short term. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersubaru Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) sweet - how many years/miles have you put on it with the new cable? 12-15K/miles, highway driving...the cable I installed did not look any different then what came off..but in this case and it may just be fluky, but no more oil lurking under the dash.. I do seem to remember that the newer cable had somewhat of a tighter fit..yet still no real answer.. Edited September 2, 2011 by Petersubaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This needs to be resolved soon. If the grease gets into the speedometer head it can do significant damage to the speedo accuracy which can only be repaired by replacing the speedometer itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I would start with the cable. Tell tale signs of it started to suck oil into the cable are a bouncy speedo needle. Done a few cables which fixed the issue before it started leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 This needs to be resolved soon. If the grease gets into the speedometer head it can do significant damage to the speedo accuracy which can only be repaired by replacing the speedometer itself. yeah - it's already ruined, which is why i was pulling the cluster out and saw the oily mess back there. thanks - good to know that's what caused the speedo crash so i dont' install the new cluster before getting the cable replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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