Dave, That got me wondering... Since I got those o-rings from the Renault dealer and they see this problem very often, maybe they supply the wrong size o-ring? That is possible. I guess I'll remove the flanges again to see if I can fix it right. Thank you 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 -------------------------------------------------- From: "daveswingle2" <swingle_dmc@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:21 AM To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [DML] transmission leak along flange / output shaft splines? > You only need to replace the o-ring that is inside around the stub axle. > > http://store.delorean.com/c-381-4-1-3-final-drive.aspx > > Item #1. It is at the inside end of the splines, and can be removed with a > pick tool and replaced without taking anything apart other than the > flange. > > I hate to argue with Renault mechanics but I've never seen one leak down > the splines if this o-ring is in place and is the correct part. > > Dave S > DMCMW > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom Niemczewski" <dmctom@...> wrote: >> >> 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. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx > > For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see > www.dmcnews.com > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/