Subject: Re: 1973 Eldo Oil Leak on left side
Author: Ambo-@netscape.net
Date: Apr 26, 2003, 11:21 AM
Post ID: 1712767074
Hi Don
If oil is leaking from the breather plug/detent spring cap on the side of the tranny it's most likely not engine oil, but trans. lube. Engine oil would have to leak past the rear main seal (or other area), around the flywheel/clutch assembly, then in through the trans. input shaft seal without first leaking out the weep-hole at the bottom of the bellhousing.
My buddy's Eldo leaked the same place, so I removed the breather plug and drilled it for a hose barb which I soldered in place. Or you can simply replace it with the later style that has a hose fitting already on it (part no. 1223 5301, $8.00 from MG Cyclehttp://www.mgcycle.com/trans.html). Once you have it in place, run a hose up and to the rear and the problem should be solved. Cheers,
Charlie
dc-@webtv.net wrote:
| Iam wondering if the oil that is coming from the oil breather plug could be leaking from the emgine main seal? Don |
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