Governor o-ring (was:Re: [T3] Passed test - good and bad news)

["Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-flowed windows-1255>I took a closer look at the tranny leaks today. Again I couldn't get it to 
leak, no matter what I did.

I took off the governor cover and the o-ring appears to be MISSING.

Anyway, in the gasket set there appear to be two that are approx the right 
size; one is a simple o-ring, and one is grooved. Which one is the right one 
and how is it supposed to go?

I tried to remove the governor to see if it looks like it needs cleaning. I 
couldn't get it out. Bentley just says "pull it out" I assume there is more 
to it than this, or should I just pull harder?

I also goofed and inadvertently put the tranny in park while on the stands 
after it had been in gear - just for a second. It made loud protest. I know 
exactly why this happened, but is there any chance I damaged something?


Daniel



> 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
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