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Talkwrench · 10-17-2013, 09:10 PM

It wont be long and I will try replacing the seal[s] in the clams of my 39 trans, seems to be where most of the leaking is. How is this best done, any tips? Do I just unbolt it all and work around it, [take it I don't need to remove the shaft etc] replace the cork gasket and others I can get too?
Anything I can check while at it?

Thanks..

Matt in Alameda · 10-18-2013, 01:28 AM

I ordered this seal "made of space age material" from Hot Rod John on E-Bay using the online name " Plain Jane" for $10.00. Boy, was I surprised when it turned out to be a piece of vacuum hose. However I think it is a winner as it is round, thick and pliable and when I use it I think it will work very well. However I think this should be under the heading "great tip" and not a $10.00 plus postage make money kind of deal...Just go buy it at the auto store yourself!.....Matt in Alameda

Talkwrench · 10-18-2013, 06:53 AM

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Ok what's the diameter ? I do have the cork already.. How does it go in ?

10-17-2013, 09:10 PM	#1
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Replacing trans rear seal ? It wont be long and I will try replacing the seal[s] in the clams of my 39 trans, seems to be where most of the leaking is. How is this best done, any tips? Do I just unbolt it all and work around it, [take it I don't need to remove the shaft etc] replace the cork gasket and others I can get too? Anything I can check while at it? Thanks.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

10-18-2013, 01:28 AM	#2
Matt in Alameda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alameda, California Posts: 335	Re: Replacing trans rear seal ? I ordered this seal "made of space age material" from Hot Rod John on E-Bay using the online name " Plain Jane" for $10.00. Boy, was I surprised when it turned out to be a piece of vacuum hose. However I think it is a winner as it is round, thick and pliable and when I use it I think it will work very well. However I think this should be under the heading "great tip" and not a $10.00 plus postage make money kind of deal...Just go buy it at the auto store yourself!.....Matt in Alameda

10-18-2013, 06:53 AM	#3
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Replacing trans rear seal ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ok what's the diameter ? I do have the cork already.. How does it go in ? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*