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Transmission Leak between Front Cover/Gear Housing (915)
Car developed a transmission leak at the track this weekend. Looked like hte paper gasket tore/ripped and a small piece was pushed out (??) letting my previous fluid leak out. I patched it with some silicon to help slow the leak down for now but it's still there.
It appears the part number is 915-301-351-00. Is this something a DIY'er can do or does it require dropping the engine/transmission? Thanks for any and all help! |
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04-19-2010, 07:39 AM
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Tranny does have to come out to repair but this would be an easy fix once it's out. Engine removal can be a DIY project.
-Andy
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04-19-2010, 11:34 AM
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those newspaper thin gaskets can be squeezed out if too much sealer is applied. when the nuts are tightened, the sealer squeezes out and takes the gasket with it. i like K&W coppercoat spray. let it tack up before squeezing.
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04-19-2010, 12:08 PM
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We don't even use the paper gaskets anymore and just use Loctite 574. The 915 isn't like the 901/911 where the paper gasket is actually a pinion shim. On the 915 you can remove them and replace with a modern sealant.
However, as was mentioned, it will have to come out to fix it.
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