Automatic Transmission leak.

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#1 Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by TiltyV12 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:28 am

Hi Everyone,
I have a USA import and have a leak from the front where it meets the engine , I believe it is the seal.
Can i change it without fully removing the transmission
Any help appreciated. :thankyouyellow: :wavegreatbritain: :wavegreatbritain:
Brian Tilt
USA import 1973 automatic series 3.

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#2 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by TiltyV12 » Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:06 pm

Hi Guys ,
I have booked ramp space to do this job next week.
I have not received any response yet from forum.
Appreciate any advice if anyone has any advice.

Thanks again Brian :fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed:
Brian Tilt
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#3 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by mgcjag » Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:19 pm

Hi Brian...sorry you havent had a reply.....im not really up on S3 auto,s......but it would help if you posted a photo.....leak at the front? Engine oil or transmission fluid..........Steve
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#4 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by TiltyV12 » Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:43 pm

Hi Steve ,
Great to hear off someone 😊
Definitely transmission oil.
I believe it is from between the auto box and engine
and can put some photos on once on the ramp.
I believe I read something that you can move the box
back enough to change the gasket 🤔
Thanks again for your reply 👍
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#5 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by mgcjag » Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:03 pm

Hi Brian....the gearbox sits at the rear of the bellhouseing.......but the torque convertor sits further forward and is full of oil.....sorry mate cant go any further....Steve
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#6 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by Geoff Allam » Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:04 am

If it is definitely transmission oil the most likely leak is from the torque converter seal. Requires the transmission to come out.
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#7 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by driver » Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:13 am

Hi ,
I had a similar leak from my S3, it was the the front gearbox seal .its not an expensive repair just gently prise the old seal out and replace with a new one .
I took the gearbox out when doing my repair, this can be done without taking the engine out.
All the best ,
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#8 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by TiltyV12 » Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:53 am

Hi Guys ,
Thanks for your replies.
I will update you fully when I have my car up on
the ramp this week.
Looks like I will have to remove the automatic
transmission.Advice on this welcome.
:yeahthat: :wavegreatbritain: :thankyouyellow:
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#9 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by mgcjag » Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:43 am

Hi Brian....have a look here.....details on removeing v12 gearbox without engine.....The author Dick Maury is very well respected in the US......Steve http://www.georgiajag.com/Documents/V12 ... moval.html
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#10 Re: Automatic Transmission leak.

Post by TiltyV12 » Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:38 am

Hi Steve ,
Thanks so much this is really helpful.
I like to work to a plan , brilliant.
I can now study it before ripping it apart.

Thanks again :wavegreatbritain: :thankyouyellow:
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