Series 2 Automatic gearbox leak

[Amarksherwood@gmail.com]

Hi
I have a series 2, 2 plus 2, 4.2 1969. There is a leak from the gearbox, red fluid on the garage floor. A local garage told me it was the sump gasket, which has been replaced, but it is still leaking. I wanted to know if anyone has had work done at Stantons in Tonbridge, Kent - http://www.stantonautomatics.co.uk/. They seem very knowledgeable, but I don't want to let someone work on the car who does not know what they are doing. If not these guys, is there anywhere else that could be recommended.

[1954Etype]

Don't know anything about these guys. The last 2+2 auto we replaced the sump gasket on we had to straighten out the sump face first. They are only a thin steel and deform very easily. If they didn't straighten it out first then chances are the new gasket will still leak.

[Bob.]

There is seal on the manual selector shaft which might be leaking, transmission fluid may then spread and make it look like a pan gasket leak.

[Amarksherwood@gmail.com]

Thanks Bob, that is exactly what they said might be the cause of the leak, when I popped in there the other day (without the car) They did say it was an engine out job, do you know if this is true?

[Richardhealey]

Hi Bob,
I have a series 2, 2+2 auto box I have taken out of my car,
I think it’s probably worthless. If you need to scavenge parts - give me a shout.
I believe this is in the true spirit of the forum?!
Cheers,
Rich

[Bob.]

They did say it was an engine out job, do you know if this is true?

It looks as if the selector shaft has a flange outboard of the seal which would mean the shaft has to come out to change the seal. Whether this is possible via a combination of access through the removable plate on the left side of the transmission tunnel and removal of the sump pan I don't know. You could try jag-lovers.com as there is likely to be a lot more experience in the US of E Types with auto boxes than in the UK.

[Amarksherwood@gmail.com]

Thanks very much for all your advice. I will contact jag lovers and see what they say.
Mark