Re: [alfa] Leaking 105 gearbox

["Frank Smith" <alfafan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave...
   Assuming you have no leaks along casting joints, there are only two other
leak points up front.....obviously, the front seal, but also the shift rod
seals.....again, assuming your rods are open to the bell housing.....if so,
that is probably the cause as most do not replace them on a rebuild......if
so, you must take the whole mess apart to replace the rod seals......good
luck
Frank Smith
69 1750 Spider
72 GT JR
Cockeysville, MD
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Rubie" <rubies@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 5:57 AM
Subject: [alfa] Leaking 105 gearbox


> Hi Everybody,
>
> Rusty the spider has developed a bit of a leak at the gearbox but I'm
> having trouble determining exactly where the oil is coming out.
>
> It seems to be coming from the bell housing rather than the rear
> of the gearbox, although it could be dripping to the lowest point before
> hitting the ground.
>
> Ashamedly, I know bugger all about the 105 alfa gearbox having spent
> most of my Alfa life staring at the Alfetta transaxle (of which I never
> had an example that leaked more than the occasional drip).
>
> Any idea where I should start looking?  I thought the two halves might not
> be buttoned up together properly, or perhaps there was a front seal that
> has died and is threatening to soak the clutch with gearbox oil.
>
> Any tips appreciated.
>
> dave.
> 1975 Alfa Spider Veloce "rusty"
> 1983 Jeep Cherokee DL "gaston"
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