2G Found out why my axle seal was leaking.....

[miliman13]

I indeed pushed the seal in too far. It didn't leak anymore after replacing it the 2nd time.

Thanks for update.
Oem or store bought??

 

[spyderdrifter]

Oem. The first one I bought, before the one I installed wrong, I bought local. Even though the store rep puled up parts for a GSX, I watched, I still ended up with the wrong seal, so I ordered the proper one from ExtremePSI. They've never let me down. Even got both seals in under a week with standard shipping.

 

[miliman13]

Oem. The first one I bought, before the one I installed wrong, I bought local. Even though the store rep puled up parts for a GSX, I watched, I still ended up with the wrong seal, so I ordered the proper one from ExtremePSI. They've never let me down. Even got both seals in under a week with standard shipping.

Just checking, my new oem one is leaking...... Maybe i drove it in to far?

 

[spyderdrifter]

Possibly. If you made that outer lip flush with the case, it's too far.

 

[miliman13]

Possibly. If you made that outer lip flush with the case, it's too far.

Hard to tell, but it does look like that way.
Again thanks for checking back on this thread.

Its too often they go unanswered.

 

[spyderdrifter]

No problem, I'm guilty of not following up too, sometimes forget after dealing with these cars

 

[jjw205]

Just wanted to update this thread, I replaced both output bearings, they each had about 1/8" or more worth of play. Only drove the car a mile or so since, but no leaks so far, and I think I put everything back together correctly. Shifts great. The gears had some chipped teeth, but nothing too bad, I will add some pics when I can.

Just wanted to thank @twicks69 for the mini-writeup and tips. Never had a trans apart before, and it wasn't too bad.

 

[twicks69]

You are welcome! Glad everything is working out good!