Shift Shaft Seal..

[Rico]

Just found me an oil leak. This is something I don't like but can live with untill winter to fix if it won't hurt.

It's around the shift shaft @ the case.

Is this just an o-ring seal or am I looking at something else?

Is it leaking a special gear fluid (hypoid) OR is it just sump oil (chain drive)?

When replacing this seal will I end up doing more work? and if so what?

Again, thanks for the knowledge
Rico

[snowbeard]

try a search, I remember someone telling me the answer to this one, but now I've forgotten...
also check the cover plate that the clutch rod passes thru, on mine it has a bushing that had slipped out and left a bit of play in the rod as it entered the engine. after I reseated the brass bushing, the rod was much more stable and didn't leak at the engine very much at all!

good luck!!

[Dink]

It is a leaking oil seal, replace it now, it is cheap and not difficult. BTW it is only engine oil leaking from it.
Dink

[Dark Jedi]

Yes. Not too hard to replace, and it will get worse fast. I tried to ignore it on my 82 100e, much to my chagrin. Ruined a good boot by soaking it in oil.