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erthwrks89 (64.12.96.105)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 7:40 pm: | |
I believe that a seal is out on the tail shaft of the angle drive , it is kind of hard to tell exactly where the oil is coming from but it seems like it is in that area. How difficult is that to replace? Is it a common repair ? When driving I was losing about 1 quart every 400-500 miles, so it was pretty much a mess. Thanks ---Bill 4104 4032 |
sam phillips (209.82.161.161)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 11:34 pm: | |
Bill I had the same problem with my o4 and replaced the drive seal in the v drive. Still had oil everywhere. Check the shift shafts seals that go into the trans. Mine leaked and when the oil hit the shaft brake drum it went everywhere. Secure a rag around the shafts where they enter the trans and take a short drive. Hope this helps
Sam04Ga 4104-3819 |
erthwrks89 (152.163.252.163)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2004 - 5:15 pm: | |
Sam --- Did you replace those seals in the shift shafts? When it warms up a little I'll get her fired up and try the rag trick on the shift shafts---Bill 4104-4032 |
FAST FRED (65.154.176.19)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 6:08 am: | |
The kit to replace the seals should include new wear surfaces that renew the shaft surfaces.
A torch will get the old ones off, an oven is needed to heat new ones to get them on.
you may have to build a tool to drive them inplace. Failure to renew the surfaces will cause new seals to leak soon.
LUKE , at US Coach has all the goodies.
FAST FRED |
jim cmi-9 (209.240.205.60)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 8:25 am: | |
chicago rawhide ...CR...mades "speedy sleeves"... a really thin piece of steel that is driven on yoke on the old wear surface... like the area the seal rides.. it "renews" the sealing surface... not cheap... $30-40... but cheaper than a new yoke... and includes the tool "driver" also...ask where you buy the seal about this product... |
BrianMCI96A3 (69.34.169.42)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 10:11 am: | |
erthwrks, my suggestion, before you order anything, or do anything, is to steam clean the transmission.
If it was me faced with your situation, even if I had to rent a steamer, I would clean the trans area as throughly as possible.
This makes disassembly easier, keeps contaminants out of the transmission and keeps you cleaner too.
Once I had steamed the tranny, I would drive the bus far enough to be convinced the tranny has leaked a little, then I'd CAREFULLY examine the transmission to determine the HIGHEST point that fluid was escaping it, THAT will be the source of the problem.
Then, you would know where it was leaking for certain, AND have a clean work area to make your repairs.
Brian |
erthwrks89 (205.188.209.8)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 4:10 pm: | |
If you where looking through the transmission door, the oil would be from the fill plug forward. Thats why I thought it was the rear seal on the tailshaft and it was getting on the drum of the hand brake and flying everywhere,because it is even hitting the muffler. AS you said it would be best to get it nice and clean and go for a little cruise . Thanks Bill 4104-4032 |
FAST FRED (65.154.177.153)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2004 - 6:44 am: | |
You also might want to check the old speedometer drive .
Even if its not used , it has seals that can leak oil out over the area.
FAST FRED |