The troopy has developed an oil leak in the bell housing.
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 17:06
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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)
Good evening everyone
I noticed oil on the driveway late this afternoon and thought it may be coming from the oil filter, but alas it appears to be comming from the bell housing and it is engine oil.
I last changed the oil just under 5000k's ago.
Is this a big problem or something simple ( I hope)? The troopy is a 75 series, 1995.
Reply By: Muntoo - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 17:17
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 17:17
Maybe the rear main seal, pretty common on all cars really. I had
mine done about a year ago and it cost me $800 but also did the thrust bearing at same time.
Mine was only a very slight weep but as i was selling it to a mate i wanted it fixed.
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Reply By: Ianw - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:00
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:00
Sounds like a rear engine seal. Not a problem in real life, but could be a hassle with your annual
check. Every car will eventually leak oil from the rear seal. It is not going to affect the reliability or operation of your vehicle. The fix requires the removal of the engine from the vehicle, so unless you are forced to by an over zealous annual checker, don't worry too much !
Ian
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Follow Up By: oldfart1953 - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:27
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:27
Hi Ian & Boo Boo
Removal of engine... that's a little extreme.
Just the gearbox has to come out, clutch & flywheel off & theres the seal. Probably pay to replace the clutch while its all out ....dont forget to machine the flywheel.
As mentioned rear seals do weep for a fair time before they become a problem. As long as its not pouring out, making a real mess, your not going on any long hard trips you should be able to put it off for a while.
CU down the road
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 21:16
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 21:16
Engine out, gearbox out, either one ! Either way we're not talking hundreds !!! We're looking at three 000s !!
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 08:46
Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 08:46
If its a 1HZ, its quicker to remove the engine than the gearbox if you have a o/head gantry or engine crane.
Well, I can do it quicker, last one was an hour and engiine was swinging in the breeze.
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:58
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 19:58
Hi Boo Boo. I'm guessing the engine is a diesel and as the other replies have stated it could be from the rear main seal. I would
check as much as you possibly can with a light and a mirror from the top of the engine and down the back. I have seen tappet cover gaskets, headgaskets and side cover gaskets all leak and the oil always collects down the bottom so try to make sure where the oil is coming from before commiting to major repairs. Regards,Bob.
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Reply By: get outmore - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:29
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:29
mine on my 80 leaks a bit - i wont get it fixed as it will cost about 4k
if im going to pull the Gbox out then the clutch would get done and then theres no point putting a g box with shagged synchros back in
out of intrest what oil did you put in. Sure its a co oncidence but that was after the one ond only time I used Penrite
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:30
Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 at 20:30
sorry should add with nothing to lose im putting a stop leak seal revivor in next change which will be soon
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Follow Up By: Roughasguts - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:02
Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:02
Can you let us know how the stop leak performs.
Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:20
Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 10:20
It will be the front of the Gearbox Seal......I had same problem about 4 years ago,
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Reply By: Member - William H (WA) - Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 15:27
Friday, Jun 18, 2010 at 15:27
Evening Boo Boo.
I have sent you a private message.
Cheers for now...Williamh...Bunbury...WA.
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Reply By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:48
Sunday, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:48
Thanks for the info fellas, I will
check the oil leak thoroughly this afternoon when hangover has eased a bit.
Big birthday party last night.
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