Transaxle "split"

[AlfaBeta]

Hi gang,

I need some opinions on a leaking transaxle. My transaxle leaks from what seems like the center mating surface where the gearbox attaches to the front cover. The unit is kind of grimey right now so it's hard to tell 100% if this is where it is coming from. I'm going to degrease it this weekend to see if this is where the leak is coming from. Anyway, I'm going to be rebuilding my clutch soon and I thought this would be a good time to fix the leak. I know there is no gasket on this flange just sealant so I was thinking of taking it apart to reseal. Has anyone ever attempted this? Is it difficult? Are there any special things to keep track of or careful of?

thanks in advance
AlfaBeta

[TS_turbo]

no problem at all ... its a bit tricky to do this when transaxle on car but possible... hard part is when you are ready to instal intermediate flange , since gbox case is tilted downward oil is leaking all the time.. and you dont want oil on cleaned an covered with sealant matting sides!! ... be carefull for reverse gear parasite(iddler?) wheel it usualy fall of when split gbox ... instaling intermediate flange with gearshafts in trans case sometimes is very tricky

[MarcoGtv6]

If you get this far you might as well take a good look at the syncros and general condition of the transmission...It's a slippery slope.

[Greg Gordon]

I think it's nearly insane to remove and split the transaxle for a simple oil leak. Instead, drain all the oil out at night and go to bed. In the morning clean off the seam really well and spread some permatex weld stick puddy on the seam. Wait 10 mins and refill the transaxle with oil. No more leak.
Greg Gordon,
www.hiperformancestore.com

[TS_turbo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Gordon I think it's nearly insane to remove and split the transaxle for a simple oil leak. Instead, drain all the oil out at night and go to bed. In the morning clean off the seam really well and spread some permatex weld stick puddy on the seam. Wait 10 mins and refill the transaxle with oil. No more leak. Greg Gordon, www.hiperformancestore.com

[hughqv]

I just used a smear silicone on mine

[AlfaBeta]

Hello all,

Thank you so much for all the replies! Other than the oil leak, I'm also going to change the rear brake discs and clutch so I'll pretty much everything removed to take the transaxle off anyway. TS_turbo, can you explain a little more about:

"instaling intermediate flange with gearshafts in trans case sometimes is very tricky"

thanks again
AB

[hattie102]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfaBeta Hi gang, I need some opinions on a leaking transaxle. My transaxle leaks from what seems like the center mating surface where the gearbox attaches to the front cover. The unit is kind of grimey right now so it's hard to tell 100% if this is where it is coming from. I'm going to degrease it this weekend to see if this is where the leak is coming from. Anyway, I'm going to be rebuilding my clutch soon and I thought this would be a good time to fix the leak. I know there is no gasket on this flange just sealant so I was thinking of taking it apart to reseal. Has anyone ever attempted this? Is it difficult? Are there any special things to keep track of or careful of? thanks in advance AlfaBeta

[Craig]

Transaxle in this thread refers to the rear wheel drive family of transaxle gearboxes as used in the Alfetta's Milano's 75's etc...

[SamW]

If you are doing that much work, I would vote for pulling the transaxle out and doing it right. Just my suggestion on the sealent, I have used Hondabond (available at most Honda Motorcycle dealerships and Maybe car dealerships) on about four transaxle jobs I have done, and none that where done right have leaked. Take your time and if your syncros are worn, they are really not that bad to replace if you have the trans out anyway.

[hattie102]

Thanks for the input everyone - appreciate it. Think the complete rebuild on the trans will have to wait until warmer weather though. Sorry to get it on the wrong topic!

Hattie

[alfaspence]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfaBeta Hi gang, I need some opinions on a leaking transaxle. My transaxle leaks from what seems like the center mating surface where the gearbox attaches to the front cover. The unit is kind of grimey right now so it's hard to tell 100% if this is where it is coming from. I'm going to degrease it this weekend to see if this is where the leak is coming from. Anyway, I'm going to be rebuilding my clutch soon and I thought this would be a good time to fix the leak. I know there is no gasket on this flange just sealant so I was thinking of taking it apart to reseal. Has anyone ever attempted this? Is it difficult? Are there any special things to keep track of or careful of? thanks in advance AlfaBeta

[5yearplan]

I'd just use a good brand of sealant, I've done it on many things and havent had a problem yet.