Re: [DML] transmission leak along flange / output shaft splines?

["Tom Niemczewski" <dmctom@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jason,

I had the exact same problem on my transmission. I took the whole 
transmission apart, cleaned everything and replaced all seals and gaskets. I 
then reassembled everything and filled it with oil... and I have forgotten 
about that last leak. It turns out that it does leak along the shaft 
splines. It doesn't matter if you install new lip seals or if you use 
sleeves it will still leak. What I ended up doing was to cover the splines 
LIGHTLY with silicone sealant and then put the output flanges back on. Just 
make sure to not use too much sealant. Otherwise it will get pushed into the 
transmission when you reinsert the flanges. Go easy on it and just fill the 
very bottom of each groove. It did the trick for me. No leaks.
As a matter of fact I spoke to a Renault engineer at the dealership and ask 
them about this problem. He said that they just do exactly what I did. That 
made me happy ;)


Greetings from Poland!
Tom Niemczewski
Vin 6149 plus 2418, 3633, 5030, 16473, 17086
Google earth: 52°25'17.66"N, 21° 1'58.40"E

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From: "Jason Ferrara" <jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I just removed the engine and transmission in my car in order to do an
> engine rebuild, DPI Spec II upgrade, and fix some transmission (manual)
> leaks.
>
> When I removed the passenger side drive shaft, a fair amount of clean
> gear oil came out from between the flange and the CV joint. Is it
> possible its leaking along the flange/output shaft splines, instead of,
> or in addition to, the lip seal? And if so what can I do about it?
>
> Thanks
>
> - Jason
 



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