bran23 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Ok so my diff smashed a hole in the gearbox before christmas so I got a box and had it fitted this week now I've just noticed its leaking oil from where it joins on to the engine sorry I don't know the proper name anyone got any ides what this might be its not chucked all the oil out like before when the diff went so I'm hoping its not to serious its really disheartening coz I love the car it just keeps throwing up more problems each month Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 What oil is it? Gearbox or engine?As you have main seal down there as well that can leak Link to post Share on other sites
bran23 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I think its gearbox oil its quite clear Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 if it smells horrible is gear oil. Is there alot coming out? could just be the oil from the old gearbox Link to post Share on other sites
bran23 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yeah it smells mate there's not loads of it but the box was changed on tuesday I'd have thought it would av got rid of the old oil if there was any by now is there any way to chech the level of oil in the box and top up if need be Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 oil fill hole is a 17mm allen key plug on the front of the gearbox, the drain hole is the same type plug on the bottom of the box next to a little VW badged plate, takes about 2 litres of 70w80 or 75w90, dont use gl5 itll eat your brass synchros.You fill it up on the level till it drips out the fill hole Link to post Share on other sites
bran23 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cheers for that lukey I'm just a bit worried about why its leaking and where from in the box, it dumped the lot on the drive when the diff went but this isn't as severe has anyone had this before and what did it turn out to be I'm thinking it may be a driveshaft seal would that make it leak ? Link to post Share on other sites
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