Re: [T3] Passed test - good and bad news

[Russ Wolfe <russw@classicvw.org>]

On Sat, 2005-05-21 at 13:22, Daniel Baum wrote:
> Thanks Russ.
> 
> Hopefully I should have time to change the pan gasket and the governor 
> o-ring tomorrow or Monday.
> 
> BTW, if the torque converter oil seal were leaking , would it leak all the 
> time that the engine is running? I am asking because mine seems to only leak 
> some of the time, although I am not sure what the conditions are. I started 
> the engine and it leaked quite a lot, and then I couldn't get it to leak 
> again however I moved the shifter. I can't tell you what it does when the 
> car is moving and the gears are changing.
> 
> I was just wondering whether this might be some kind of indication as to 
> where the leak is coming from?
> 
The torque converter seal will have pressure on it any time the engine
is running. I would try running the car up on the stands, and watching
it. maybe set the emergency brake a little for a little load on the
tranny, and watch it. Just be careful of moving parts while under there.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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