Re: [alfa] Leaking 105 gearbox

[Bob K <alfabob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In Alfa Digest #1165, Frank Smith wrote:

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
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There's another possibility. My 101 gearbox (essentially the same as the
105) had been fitted at some point by a dreaded previous owner with a
fifth/reverse shift rod that was too short. When fifth gear was
selected, the rod was entirely out of the hole in the front of the case,
and the oil just shot out. Fortunately, it didn't ruin the clutch. It's
worth checking and is a relatively easy fix, assuming that you can
source the longer shift rod.

Bob K
Reston, VA
'61 Giulietta Spider (with bone dry gearbox case)
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