I believe the bottom bolt that holds the bell housing to the tranny is
supposed to have a copper sealing washer on it. That hole is tapped all the
way through into the tranny and if not sealed properly will be a source of
tranny oil leak.
Ralph Jannelli
'72 Spit MKIV
'65 Spit MKII
'80 TR8 DHC
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Ray Bryant <photoray@flash.net>
Cc: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 1999 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: Leak in bellhousing
>
> Ray,
> It's likely coming from the front seal of your Tranny. Either that or
> the rear seal of your engine. Check the type oil it is and that will
> probably tell you.
>
> If you have a 3-Rail Tranny, it is easy to overfill those and the excess
> will flow out the front until it reaches the correct level.
>
> Joe
>
> Ray Bryant wrote:
> >
> > I just put another gearbox on and after driving a few miles I have oil
> > flowing out of the drain hole in the bottom of the bell housing. Where
is
> > it comming from?
> >
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