Transaxle oil leakage, Fix?

[Neilda]

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Take a peek at:

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Try a bottle - perfect in hot weather, my favourite!

 

[fjpikul]

Here in St. Louis, we spell it B-U-D-W-E-I-S-E-R (home of Anheuser-Busch, the largest brewery in the world.)

 

[dbtgt]

Analog,
Thanks for the tip, but I did check it with my finger and it was dry. 30 miles isn't much, but it's a start. I'll keep you posted.

After 150 miles of driving in 100 degree weather, there is the slightest bit of oil residue at the breather when I rubbed my finger around it, but certainly no leak or stain on the transaxle where there used to be a substantial leak - I've definitely made some progress but maybe analog's extender solves the issue completely. Any update on the effectiveness of your extender Jay?

 

[dbtgt]

Mine leaked after the transaxle cooler was installed. SVT told me even though the installation insturctions mention adding fluid, none is required. Mine did not leak before, and quit once it leaked out the additional quart the dealer added. I drive this car at the track.

After installing my transaxle cooler, I checked the transaxle fluid level after 50 miles of driving and found it to be low by 1/2 a quart. It could be that it had previously leaked that much out the vent or was not topped up to begin with, but probably worth checking after any transaxle cooler installation IMO.

 

[Neilda]

I have a transaxle cooler fitted and have now driven about 500 miles (in hot weather) and can report that the breather vent is now dry - so in my case it has fixed the problem. DW - thanks for all your help with this.... :cheers

I'd quite like to clean the area on the engine (around the vent - a large area) where the oil leaked. What would be the best technique?

 

[dbtgt]

I have a transaxle cooler fitted and have now driven about 500 miles (in hot weather) and can report that the breather vent is now dry - so in my case it has fixed the problem. DW - thanks for all your help with this.... :cheers

I'd quite like to clean the area on the engine (around the vent - a large area) where the oil leaked. What would be the best technique?

I used carb cleaner in an aerosol can with a plastic tube to control the spray. I put down a lot of towels to keep the carb cleaner off of the painted parts and to keep it from dripping into the belly pan. I sprayed very lightly (not full pressure) and then blotted the stain up with a clean rag. I worked on spots about the size of a tennis ball one at a time untill it was clean. Now it looks like new. You must be careful as the cleaner has the potential to discolor painted surfaces. Using carb cleaner in a cup with a toothbrush in small places also works well. Hope this helps.

 

[Bart Carter]

I used to use carb cleaner for everything. Now use brake cleaner. Less caustic to surfaces while still cleaning. Some places simple a degreaser works.

 

[EasyEric]

For an alternative and Do-It-Yourself way to solve the transaxle venting issue, see this thread:

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2228

Eric

 

[B O N Y]

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http://www.puligny-montrachet.com/index_uk.html

Try a bottle - perfect in hot weather, my favourite!

come on Neil, a little Puligny or Batard or Chassagne might be ok for a snack in the garden or in your pic-nick basket... but for real chardonnay lovers there is only

Le Montrachet....

Try it in the very popular 18litre bag in boxarty

 

[Neilda]

Thanks for the tips - I'll try them.

Bony, you should know that only Ormes de Pez works on really stubborn stains! :biggrin

 

[B O N Y]

Thanks for the tips - I'll try them.

Bony, you should know that only Ormes de Pez works on really stubborn stains! :biggrin

Actually, I have never been into St Estephe's, they seem all so hard and need so much time to come arround. Need more instant gratification such as LePin offers... whats wrong with a little purple stain, just as long as it's not on your tan hides?? :rofl

 

[BlackICE]

I started this thread a long time ago and just finally got the project done. Here are some pictures of the breather and where to mount it. The plus of this one is it has an integral drain, so overfilling the transaxle won't be a problem. I don't expect to get any leaks with this one.

The next project may be an transaxle cooler with thermostatic valve.

BlackICE

 

[davisp]

Gt Saver Trans Breather !

I installed my GT Saver Trans Breather today and then took the car for a nice long (fast) drive. Absolutely no oil spray or leaking. The extension was very easy to install and it appears to do the trick. I also had occasion to speak with Jay about the install and he was very accomadating and helpful. If you are considering a trans breather I would highly recommend these guys as they were terrific to deal with !! PD

 

[BlackICE]

Jay's solution looks like a good one. His products seem well designed and an asset to GT owners. I was thinking along those lines as well, but I didn't want to experiment with how tall to make it etc. and went for something that "I know will work."

Those that have Jay's vent please keep us up to date and let us know how well it works. I may buy one in the future if there aren't any issue with it, since it is a lot simplier, lighter and smaller in the engine compartment. My solution is much like an ugly M2Racer product. It has looks only a father could love.

BlackICE