Engine Oil leak from Trans mount
- Thread starter Anthonyvee90
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That would’ve been good If you would’ve included that last bit of info in the original post.
If the trans ran dry for awhile then it’s not going to be happy inside.
Yeah. Get some fluid in that transmission ASAP. These T5's do not like to be low on fluid.
So there are two O-rings on the VSS. An external one that seals where the VSS does into the transmission, and an internal one where the speedo cable inserts into the VSS
Here's the external one.
www.npdlink.com
Looks to be a -115 size O-ring listed in the description. I have a couple of these handy and a spare VSS. I can confirm if it's the right size tonight.
You can get a pack of these for $3 shipped on Amazon.
Amazon product ASIN B0051XYSW2View: https://www.amazon.com/115-Buna-N-Ring-Durometer-Round/dp/B0051XYSW2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=O09ZICGL2E31&keywords=-115+o+ring&qid=1648134169&s=industrial&sprefix=115+o+ring%2Cindustrial%2C313&sr=1-4
The Internal one is a -110 O-ring. I did replace this one a while back on my car so I had that size recorded in my records
Amazon product ASIN B074JNTFDGView: https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-110-Oil-Resistant-Buna-Rings/dp/B074JNTFDG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2781RJEBFQ76P&keywords=-110+O-ring&qid=1648134541&sprefix=110+o-ring%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-4
Another area that it could potentially leak from is the cable itsef, especially cheap aftermarket cables. You'll find the fluid seeping out here
Fix for this is to clean up the cable well and apply heat shrink that contains internal glue over the crimp, but not down far enough to interfer with inserting the cable into the VSS. The glue will dry and seal the area from leaking.
So there are two O-rings on the VSS. An external one that seals where the VSS does into the transmission, and an internal one where the speedo cable inserts into the VSS
Here's the external one.
Speedometer Cable Oil Seal O-ring - #17298-1 - National Parts Depot
Buy part #17298-1 Speedometer Cable Oil Seal O-ring for your classic vehicle from National Parts Depot. Free shipping on orders over $300, fast delivery & everyday low pricing! Order now!
www.npdlink.com
Looks to be a -115 size O-ring listed in the description. I have a couple of these handy and a spare VSS. I can confirm if it's the right size tonight.
You can get a pack of these for $3 shipped on Amazon.
Amazon product ASIN B0051XYSW2View: https://www.amazon.com/115-Buna-N-Ring-Durometer-Round/dp/B0051XYSW2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=O09ZICGL2E31&keywords=-115+o+ring&qid=1648134169&s=industrial&sprefix=115+o+ring%2Cindustrial%2C313&sr=1-4
The Internal one is a -110 O-ring. I did replace this one a while back on my car so I had that size recorded in my records
Amazon product ASIN B074JNTFDGView: https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-110-Oil-Resistant-Buna-Rings/dp/B074JNTFDG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2781RJEBFQ76P&keywords=-110+O-ring&qid=1648134541&sprefix=110+o-ring%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-4
Another area that it could potentially leak from is the cable itsef, especially cheap aftermarket cables. You'll find the fluid seeping out here
Fix for this is to clean up the cable well and apply heat shrink that contains internal glue over the crimp, but not down far enough to interfer with inserting the cable into the VSS. The glue will dry and seal the area from leaking.
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