Trans leak....

Chas · 01-20-03, 09:24 PM

i changed the filter and gasket earlier this year and now have a drip.....there is a cable going into the side of the trans that is on a bracket that is bolted on to the trans housing with 2 of the pan screws.
the gasket isnt the leak , it seems to be at the point where the cable goes into the trans....is there some kind of "O" ring in there that i can get to....thanks

01-20-03, 09:30 PM

I had a leak at from my speedo cable seal.I fixed it twice then noticed it is leaking again.It`s a slow leak and right now I`m just watching it.That may be where yours is leaking.

Chas · 01-20-03, 09:44 PM

can i change it with out dropping the pan? did you have to drop yours ? thanks

roy67ss · 01-21-03, 02:10 PM

I believe you are referring to the gear selector shaft that the shift cable attaches to. Yes, there is an o-ring on that shaft and it can only be replaced with the pan off.
The speedo gear seal does not require pan removal.

Chas · 01-21-03, 06:07 PM

that has to be it....it seems beefy to be the speedo cable......im dropping the pan as soon as i put the carb back on and can drive it up the ramps.....Thanks

Stingray6974 · 01-21-03, 08:31 PM

vettedude,
What you are looking at is the selector shaft seal. It is not an o-ring. It presses in from the outside. There is a tool to do this without dropping the pan.

Mike

JohnnyJ · 01-21-03, 09:43 PM

I had the same problem on my 79 about 3 months ago. I tried several things prior to going to Chevy and buying the replacement speedometer insert for about $14.00. Once installed the problem went away. I had this leak for over a year before I finally broke down and gave in to the Chevy replacement.

Chas · 01-21-03, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stingray6974
vettedude,
What you are looking at is the selector shaft seal. It is not an o-ring. It presses in from the outside. There is a tool to do this without dropping the pan.

Mike

is it the kinda tool i can buy or borrow....im hoping to find it soon....starting to bother me , just knowing its doing that. it didnt leak at all before i changed the fluid....think that when i dangled it i wrecked the 30 year old seal?ive got a few more to go but the worst is first and this is it. thanks fore the assist.

Stingray6974 · 01-21-03, 11:08 PM

Any of the usual tool companies have it, Snap-on, Matco, etc. KD tools also carries it. Try calling parts stores to see if they have KD. It makes changing the seal a 5 minute job.

Mike

Chas · 01-21-03, 11:32 PM

this is the best site for info....this proves it. ...i owe ya one.