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Offline SilverBeast

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Re: Gearbox Gearchange Rod Oil Seal
« Reply #15 on: Saturday,May 28, 2022, 06:17:10 AM »
I didn't want to shock the shaft sideways. It is surprisingly easy using the above, I had to take apart and add more washers at some point, but I didn't need much effort with the spanners!

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Re: Gearbox Gearchange Rod Oil Seal
« Reply #16 on: Monday,June 20, 2022, 02:32:24 PM »
here is my update on replacing the rear gearshift seal with a 14mm double lip seal.  It was nice and dry for a couple of days.  The I went for my first drive and upon returning the shaft seal start dripping again.  I guess in the near future I will install the seal I bought from RD Enterprises and live with the drip.  I have a nice drip tray so what the heck.

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Re: Gearbox Gearchange Rod Oil Seal
« Reply #17 on: Monday,June 20, 2022, 10:58:12 PM »
Check and make sure the transaxle breather is clear.  If it is blocked, the transaxle will pressurize as it heats up.

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Re: Gearbox Gearchange Rod Oil Seal
« Reply #18 on: Wednesday,June 22, 2022, 01:41:15 PM »
Thank you for the tip JB.  I removed and disassembled the transaxle breather to make sure it is clean and clear.

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Re: Gearbox Gearchange Rod Oil Seal
« Reply #19 on: Friday,July 01, 2022, 09:03:59 PM »
Since I have cleaned the trans breather, I cleaned my drip try and I haven't seen any drips.  Another drive is in order to get things hot.