Guys I have an annoying problem. I just rebuilt my motor. Before I did this the trans did not leak oil. However I replaced the front oil seal as a precaution. When I took the drivesahft out during the winter I lost a bit of trans oil on the floor, so I topped up the trans to the level plug on the side. It seemed to take a LOT of oil.
First trip out and the rear oil seal leaks - badly.
So I get a new correct type seal and tailshaft bushing, which I find is shot ( and turns out to be the cause of my annoying driveline clunk ). New seal and bushing fitted, seal and slipyoke lubed with assembly lube.
I go out today and do about 50-60 miles and the bl**dy seal is leaking. The slipyoke is in good condition and I used some scotchbrite and rubbed round the seal seat area to retain oil when I fitted it back. I am at a loss as to why the thing is leaking.
Any ideas ?
The level plug is very high on the box, am I overfilling ? should I take a bit of oil out ? as I did not have the problem before when the oil level was a bit lower.
Thanks.