Oil leak queston

richp1970 · Feb 4, 2009

Whilst the p38 was in having the starter changed, i asked the guy to check to see where my oil leak was coming from, he's advised me it's coming from between the engine and gearbox

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Can anyone tell me if this is a difficult job DIY or should it go into a garage?
cheers

Mtechuk · Feb 5, 2009

It depends what frame of mind you are in and how strong you are, wrestling with a p38 gearbox on the drive way isnt for the faint hearted. Its a 2 man lift. It could be one of those jobs you kinda wish you hadnt started.
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Irishrover · Feb 5, 2009

Is it engine oil or ATF

goonarmy · Feb 5, 2009

richp1970 said:
he's advised me it's coming from between the engine and gearbox .

He aint advised you!You still dunno wots leaking!

Irishrover · Feb 5, 2009

Get under it and dip your finger in the oil!!!!!!

richp1970 · Feb 5, 2009

sorry, yes it's gear iol thats leaking

Irishrover · Feb 5, 2009

Unless you have a pit or hoist, removing the gearbox aint for the feinthearted as it's no lightweight especially with the transfer box attached. Could be something as simple as a seal gone but if it is inside, my advice is don't even go there as autoboxes are a pig to work on and you won't know how it runs unless you have a test rig, until it's refitted. The boxes on P38's tend to be pretty bullet proof if they are looked after.

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