[mdspicer]

It would seem that despite replacing the bearings and upgrading my T5, it still leaks from the front between the bellhousing and the front of the transmission. I am looking for a junked T5 circa early 90's or its case where I can swap in my parts. Perhaps even the front half of the case will do. PM me your offerings!

Thanks,
Marc

 

[StephenP]

Marc, Really the only place up that that could be leaking is the snout... Seems like $50 for a new steel one, and a seal would do the trick. I read a post that on many of the replacement snouts the seat is too low and if you bottom out the seal it will leak for sure.

That said - you can have my rebuilt, but "not quite right" T5 for $400.

BTW - if somebody else is interested, PM me know and I will provide details.

 

[mdspicer]

Thanks for the offer, I'll have to consider it. I've found a guy that has a case. I was thinking that I could swap the components from mine to the new case (front housing).

When I upgraded my transmission, I replaced the "snout" and main bearing seal. I still have the same leak. I thought that it might be overfilled, and that was not the case. I've got to believe that it's some kind on hairline crack in the case. I'm baffled and a bit pissed as you kow it's not the easiest thing to do in removing and replacing the tranny in these cars (MkII).



Your thoughts?

I feel like I'm getting close.....

Marc

 

[build14fun]

It's good to hear your still working on it. Hope you get it back on the road soon.
Tim

 

[mdspicer]

Thanks Tim.
It's been a long time coming. I'm trying to give it one last push........

Marc