<VV> Tranny input seal

[Andy Clark]

Cliff, did you drive the car after filling the diff/trans? If you did, then
it's entirely possible the input shaft seal is leaking. And no, it won't
"self heal". If you just filled the assembly up to the bottom of the fill
hole(s) and walked away, there's no way that it's the shaft seal. The
trans/diff static oil level does not come anywhere near it (unless the car
is parked nose up on quite a grade!).
HTH
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cliff Tibbitts" <tibbitts at qx.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:40 PM
Subject: <VV> Tranny input seal


> Well, last week, I replaced all the seals and gaskets on my
66/differential
> and 4 speed tranny.  I coated the input shaft seal and lip area with
grease.
> I bolted the diff and tranny to the now complete engine.  I filled it with
> Synthetic 75w-90w gear oil.  I left for a week and returned to find a
puddle
> about 6-8 inches in diameter.  It is definitely leaking around the "New"
> input shaft seal.
>
> Is it likely to seal up eventually?  Could it be due to the synthetic oil?
> Other thoughts or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Cliff Tibbitts
> Lexington, KY