Driveshaft/Gearbox leak?

1. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #1 23rd May 2011, 08:12

   Well got a new gearbox fitted this weekend and now i have developed a leak, So its either the gearbox or the driveshaft seal i used around 2.5 Ltrs or gearbox oil also. Car was sat around 7 hours and there was a puddle on the floor about the size of an orange, Am i still ok to drive it for another week or is it best not to drive it
2. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #2 23rd May 2011, 11:35

   Could be the driveshaft seal/s , they're only a few quid and fairly easy to change if you are used to working on cars etc. Did you actually put 2.5 litres in or is that a guess? Because it should take 2 litres, and im thinking that might be why your seals are leaking if you've put too much in.
3. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #3 23rd May 2011, 11:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DanTvts Could be the driveshaft seal/s , they're only a few quid and fairly easy to change if you are used to working on cars etc. Did you actually put 2.5 litres in or is that a guess? Because it should take 2 litres, and im thinking that might be why your seals are leaking if you've put too much in.

   He has a point, too much will built pressure up and cause them to leak
4. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #4 23rd May 2011, 11:38

   My mates did it and said they used 2.5ltrs, So when it gets to 2ltrs you think it will stop leaking?
5. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #5 23rd May 2011, 11:43

   Nah lol, damage will have already been done im afraid, may only be leaking from the 1 side though, best thing is to have a look where the shaft goes in, you'll be able to tell straight away whether its leaking from there or not, check both sides. Cost about £15 for both for me as i used citroen ones, probably get them cheaper from motor factors. It should definatly be 2 litres though.
6. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #6 23rd May 2011, 11:44

   Hope it is just the seals!, Mates coming to check it tonight anyway hopefully its just the seals
7. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #7 23rd May 2011, 11:48

   It looks like its coming from the right side of the gearbox when looking from the front end of the car
8. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #8 23rd May 2011, 11:50

   Yeah fingers crossed! Let us know if it it!
9. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #9 23rd May 2011, 11:51

   is * sorry
10. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

    #10 23rd May 2011, 12:43

    yeh sorry, i use 1.9l . uve done the damage now
11. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

    #11 23rd May 2011, 12:43

    Dam, Its only the seals i have damaged right?