<VV> Leak! Leak! Leak!

[N. Joseph Potts]

To replace the seal around the output yoke(s), all you have to do is remove
the drive shaft on the side in question, then the yoke, then yank the old
seal out. Install new seal. After inspecting the yoke sealing periphery for
burrs, reassemble. Consult your Shop Manual.
     I switched from dyno to synthetic with no problems of any kind.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of Darrin Hartzler
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 11:53 AM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Leak! Leak! Leak!


I made the mistake of putting Amsoil synthetic gear lube in a
trans/transaxle that had been sitting for several years (with nary a
leak).  Because the old gear lube was still there, I assumed that it would
hold synthetic oil just fine.

Wrong.

I have expensive Amsoil all over my garage floor from a slow drip that
seems to be coming from the edges of the yoke that holds the inner
U-joints, though I have not put it up on jack stands yet to properly
investigate.

Here are my questions:

1)  Has anybody else  had similar problems with synth gear lube on these
transaxles?
2)  Is there any possibility that going back to dino gear lube will
staunch the flow of fluid?
3)  Is there any complication involved in going from synth to dino in such
a case as this (other than the challenge of getting all the synth fluid
out of the trans and transaxle)?  Any tips on that as well?  I am assuming
I can use some variation on a siphon for this.
4) Is there any chance that the seals that are leaking will magically make
themselves whole by putting a few more miles on the current arrangement
with the synth still there ( i.e. will they heat up/swell/rehydrate and
seal)?
...and, most importantly...
5)  Will they do so with dino gear lube or should I just go to plan B?

Plan B is to cut to the chase and pull the tranny and re-seal the sides.

Of course, I will spend a couple of hours poking around this weekend to
see exactly where the leak is and if it is just one side or both, but your
experience and advice on this would be much appreciated.

Any help and/or experience much appreciated.

Darrin

66' TurboMonza
65' TurboDonor
68' Camaro RS