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Re: [TR] Rear gear box oil leak

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Subject: Re: [TR] Rear gear box oil leak
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:11:11 -0700
> Any thoughts from the list, I always appreciate your input.

FWIW, I replaced the differential pinion seal in my TR3 last weekend, which
I believe should be comparable to replacing the gearbox output seal on a
TR6.  That part of the job (I did some other things as well) took me less
than 2 hours, and I work slow.  Only special tool required is a length of
iron bar from Home Depot, with a couple of holes drilled in it.   Here's a
shot of the bar (although using a different pair of holes)
http://tinyurl.com/3y93c2g

$350 for two hours of shop time plus an $11.98 seal is highway robbery.

$1100 for a clutch job is even worse; but it doesn't sound to me like you
need a clutch job.  Most likely, just repairing the wear at the pivot
between clutch pedal and MC is all it needs; but if that isn't enough, the
braided SS clutch line from TSi should get you enough travel.

Randall

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