Gearbox Oil Leak :(

1. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #1 3rd June 2011, 18:25

   Hi guys,
   
   Whilst adjusting exhaust springs (cause they keep squeaking lol) I noticed drips of gearbox oil on the box, its deffo gearbox oil as it smells like it. I took some pictures of it. Anyone know what it could be? I did change the gearbox oil about 6 months ago if that makes any difference.
   
   
   
   
   
   Cheers,
   
   Kurt
2. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #2 3rd June 2011, 19:57

   Thats most likely your driveshaft oil seals
3. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #3 4th June 2011, 01:03

   Cheers for the reply m8.
   
   I did have a look at the driveshafts both seem ok. It looks like its coming from the arm with the split pin in it. I remembered that I changed the pin (wobbly gearstick problem) and its done it ever since. Is there a seal or washer that goes in-between the arm and pin from the box?
   
   Thanks,
   
   Kurt
4. LEWIS1234 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 guisborough Posts: 120 saxo vtr mk2 black

   #4 4th June 2011, 14:34

   mines leaking in same place i got told its the seals
5. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #5 4th June 2011, 18:24

   Driveshaft seals?
6. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #6 30th June 2011, 17:49

   Any help with this guys? Where the shafts go in are bone dry, no leaks. Its just that top selector seems to be leaking? Is it a box off job?
   
   Cheers,
   
   Kurt
7. xsi16v Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Ilkeston, Derbyshire Posts: 469 374 bhp Supercharged 205 GTI, Passat Estate

   #7 30th June 2011, 19:16

   unless you have far too much gear oil in there you shouldn't be getting oil out of there??. Ive rebuilt a few boxes and dont remember there being much of a seal on it, sure it was just a plastic bush but i cant remember.

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8. user_47680 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Cornwall Posts: 236 2001 Saxo VTR

   #8 30th June 2011, 23:55

   Thanks for the reply m8. Does seem a bit weird and doesnt seem like its coming from anywhere else. I've cleaned the box now so I will able to see where its deffo coming from. I'm replacing the passenger driveshaft 2morro should I get a driveshaft seal as well?
   
   Cheers,
   
   Kurt
9. xsi16v Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Ilkeston, Derbyshire Posts: 469 374 bhp Supercharged 205 GTI, Passat Estate

   #9 1st July 2011, 13:48

   yes defo, might aswell for what they cost
10. yordankl Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1

    #10 4th July 2011, 06:15

    Semering the gearbox to the differential axles
11. iDale Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Somerset Posts: 448 Mk1 Woodland VTS

    #11 6th July 2011, 11:35

    I had this problem for a while, stank of gearbox oil (Garlic ish smell). Few days later my gearbox pretty much imploded at the goodwood festival of speed :'(.
    
    New gearbox going in today though
12. Nick_C L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 45 Peugeot 106 GTI - race car Peugeot 206 GTI 180

    #12 6th July 2011, 12:18

    Yes there is a small seal where the selector goes into the box so could be that.
    
    Nick
13. VenoMNL Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Lisbon - Portugal Posts: 189 Citroen Saxo VTS 1.6i 16v Turbo Renault Express 1

    #13 7th July 2011, 01:28

    from the pics.. the outside of the gearbox must be cracked.