Steve Darby wrote:
>
> Christopher M. Delling wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > Recently completed installation of a new used tranny in my B.
> > Immediately upon installation, everything was fine. After about a
> > hundred or so miles, I started noting some difficulty/grinding when
> > shifting into 2/3 - either up or downshifting.
> >
> > I had the gearbox visually inspected by a local LBC mechanic whom I
> > trust based on experience and reputation. He said that from his
> > inspection that the gears had minimal wear, and that the synchro rings
> > appeared to be in good condition.
> >
> > I just checked the oil level in the tranny, and it is down - slightly
> > below the minimum mark. Could this be causing my problems? Obviously I
> > must have a leak, a transmission can't be using oil that fast. I can't
> > seem to find any signs of leaks, however.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Chris Delling
> How can he visually check the trans since you cannot take the side plate
> off the car while it is in the car?
> Steve
Steve-
I carried the transmission into his shop prior to installation, and
watched the inspection being done. It was as complete an inspection as
is possible without disassembly.
Regards,
Chris
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