GsSkeeT
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- Dec 1, 2014
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Stephens City,
Virginia
I'm trying to find gaskets and seals for my 98 eclipse gst 5 speed. I can only find the axle seals. Please help
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I've seen the CAS o-ring leak and oil down the trans. I'd suggest you get some engine degreaser and clean it up good, and see if you can find the source.
I forgot there is a sealing washer on the reverse idler bolt on the top rear of the transmission case.
There is also the breather. Can't remember where it's at on a fwd, but maybe the trans got overfilled and puked some out.
I'd check the level, and wash it up good. See if it gets oily again right away. Is it leaving spots in the driveway?
There's nothing wrong with filling it from the top. That's how 95% of us fill it. Take out the idler bolt, the fill level bolt on the side, front of trans and start adding the oil. I use red line Mt 90. My trans took exactly 2.5 quarts. If the aluminum or copper crush/sealing washer was lost, you will seep oil. If it's synchomesh, that's pretty thin oil, and will definitely show up
Filler plug loosen tip: If you have a stock plug, use only a 17mm 6pt socket - not a wrench (and not a 12pt socket if possible). The plug's 6 pt sides are slightly tapered (and VERY soft metal) such that a wrench will want to slide off and mangle (and round) the sides (so a future time you'll have to destroy it to get off - personal experience). I had to even hold the socket ONTO the plug with a 2x4 board pressing against the racket (with a lot of force) while turning to keep it from slipping off. And don't overtighten when reinstalling. After a few times of mangling and replacing plugs I finally just got a normal hardware bolt that's not tapered with a washer and it's been great ever since. Bolt is 16x1.5x16mm long.
Stock plug (notice very slight taper and mangle on sides - this is a new Mitsu oem plug removed only once): http://www.dsmtuners.com/attachments/transaxle-2gt-filler-plug-location-jpg.111162/
Just start REALLY slow and if you feel it start to slip then stop and make sure its not rounding the head.Thanks for letting me know as I tend to use 12 pt most of the time. I'd hate to destroy it right off the bat.
Just start REALLY slow and if you feel it start to slip then stop and make sure its not rounding the head.
If I were you I would probably replace the transmission oil if it is one of thr synchoshift types. That stuff is too thin and doesn't have the fild strength needed for our transmissions especially if your car makes more power than stock.
TRE as a pretty good oil reccomendation section.
Redline mt90..... You'll never go back my friendI will make sure I don't round it off.
Also I'll order the proper fluid and change it asap. The car has 198k miles on the body. The 6bolt motor was built and installed less than 5k miles ago. I don't know if it's the original trans or not, but it shifts like butter, no grinding at all and no whining noises either. I'll check out TRE to get the proper stuff. Thanks all.
Redline mt90..... You'll never go back my friend
No problem man glad i could help! hope it all works out for ya!
they usually have it there. buy 3 quarts, the trans usually takes 2.5-3 qts. call to make sure they have it though.Do I need to order that from somewhere or would advance or autozone have it. Someone on here said they might but was wondering if you know, thanks