Important! : Slight oil leak

1. DannyVTS Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Pontefract Posts: 2177

   #1 16th October 2010, 19:22

   Its not enough to worry about, and theres none on the drive in the morning, but i think its my driveshaft seal (will double check this tomorrow)
   
   If it is that, can it be done at home? I'm mechanically minded and have basic tools.. I've searched for a guide but can't see anything?
   
   If i were to take it to say Ricky P any idea how much they'd want?
   
   Cheers
   Dan
2. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #2 17th October 2010, 00:46

   If it is the shaft seal then it can be repaired fairly easily aslong as the cv joint isnt damaged (knocking, clicking etc). Get yourself a universal stretch cv boot off ebay for about £5; get something cone shaped to go over the end of the shaft, re grease inside the boot and on the joint, stretch the boot over, clip in place, job done!
   
   I did this on mine about 6 months ago and i've had no problems since
   
   EDIT: Ignore this, for some reason i thought you were on about the cv boot.. (It was late! )
3. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #3 17th October 2010, 00:55

   IIRC, it's just a case of draining the gearbox oil, removing the offending driveshaft and replacing the oil seal on that side.