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Created by: Coolingthunder
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Jun 3, 2019 06:06AM | jedduh01 | |
Jun 2, 2019 05:05PM | Rosebud | |
Jun 2, 2019 09:29AM | dklawson | |
May 31, 2019 04:37AM | Coolingthunder | |
May 31, 2019 03:39AM | vespa400 | |
May 31, 2019 03:39AM | Willie_B | |
May 31, 2019 02:57AM | Coolingthunder |
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Originally Posted by Rosebud
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Originally Posted by vespa400
...this is telling you that your rear main seal is leaking, it is a factory cotter key made of metal,
Regarding the gear selector rod; yeah, they leak too, sometimes dramatically so. The rod change seal kit that Doug suggests is an upgrade and will put an end to the leak, at least until the rubber gator falls apart—but don't get me started on crappy rubber.
Rear main seal CAN be replaced in car.. it is Helpful to have some certain tools however = bendy wrenches to get the wok off.. or Rear main seal installer. and Flywheel pulling tool.
Removing the flywheel + Clutch assembly is the most difficult part.
Rod change seal kit is needed and the proper item to re seal that shift rod.
As noted the Gator has been made with the worst rubber possible and it degrades very quickly. To also add, I have seen the gator installed and just by being squished between the rod and the gearbox can cause the shifter to fail to select gears as before becasue its crammed in position.
IN short = Install the sealing rings... leave the gator off.
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Originally Posted by vespa400
...this is telling you that your rear main seal is leaking, it is a factory cotter key made of metal,
Regarding the gear selector rod; yeah, they leak too, sometimes dramatically so. The rod change seal kit that Doug suggests is an upgrade and will put an end to the leak, at least until the rubber gator falls apart—but don't get me started on crappy rubber.
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See the two repair parts/kits linked below for the oil leaks.
Half Moon Seal (rigid)
https://www.minimania.com/part/CAM6548/Austin-Mini-Rigid-Type-Engine-To-Gearbox-Half-Moon-Seal
Rod Change Seal Kit
https://www.minimania.com/part/MSSK050/Classic-Austin-Mini-Rod-Change-Anti-Oil-Leak-And-Seal-Kit
Half Moon Seal (rigid)
https://www.minimania.com/part/CAM6548/Austin-Mini-Rigid-Type-Engine-To-Gearbox-Half-Moon-Seal
Rod Change Seal Kit
https://www.minimania.com/part/MSSK050/Classic-Austin-Mini-Rod-Change-Anti-Oil-Leak-And-Seal-Kit
Doug L.
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Allright thanks, another leak to go on the list.
I believe the gearbox half moon seal is leaking too and also something around the gear selector rods. Welp ??
I believe the gearbox half moon seal is leaking too and also something around the gear selector rods. Welp ??
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this is telling you that your rear main seal is leaking, it is a factory cotter key made of metal,
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There is a hole there to let out any fluids from inside. The loose thing is a bent cotter type pin that rattles around in the hole to keep it from getting plugged with gunk. It should be there, do not remove.
"How can anything bigger be mini?"
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