leaky BX

philcut · Unread post by **philcut** » 05 Jan 2003, 19:42

How can i check how much oil is in my gearbox<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle> I've got an '88 BX16TRS.I know i could put some more oil in until it dribbles out of the fill hole,and deduct the amount from what should be in there.But i wondered if anyone knew of a better/more accurate way<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>I think i may have a leak from the gearbox and i know i've got a leak from the rocker cover<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> which drips off the engine/gearbox joint-eventually.Both<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle> leaks seem to mingle at that point,so it's difficult to tell exactly which oil is leaking.If i could more accurately measure if i'm losing gearbox oil,then i would know if i had 1 or 2 problems.As i can't fix the engine leak until the end of the month when i'm back in UK,any hints to check for leaks from the gearbox or likely seals that might be leaking would be most welcome,so i can get any bits i need whilst i'm in UK.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Burns · Unread post by **Dave Burns** » 06 Jan 2003, 03:03

Check the drive shaft seals in the diff housing, well known spot for gearbox oil to escape, these seals are a diferent size for each side of the diff.

Usualy the only other place it gets out is at the input shaft, but its rare and even if there is a leak here it doesn't often amount to much.
Dave