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Re: [TR] TR3 gearbox oil leak

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 gearbox oil leak
From: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:37:23 -0700
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The most common leak points in gearboxes are the front and rear seals and the O 
rings in the top cover.
It can be fairly difficult to pinpoint the source as the oil gets blown around 
as one drives.

Probably the first thing I would do is see if it leaks when sitting still, at 
idle in neutral.

mjb.

  

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