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bunnyc · 08-27-2015, 07:52 AM

Seeking opinions of this kit from Snyder's
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/transmission-seal-kit

mrtexas · 08-27-2015, 08:45 AM

works great

CWPASADENA · 08-27-2015, 09:00 AM

I have used it in two of my cars. Works good.

Just be sure everything is as clean as possible when you install it.

My experience,

Chris W.

bunnyc · 08-27-2015, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'll order one.

Tom Endy · 08-27-2015, 10:18 AM

These kits work very well if the leak is from the back end of the cluster and idler shafts. Both shafts are notorious leakers. The kit bolts on without having to remove the transmission. During a transmission overhaul both the idler and cluster shafts can be replaced with those that have been machined and have an O-ring installed. Most suppliers carry them.

Tom Endy

Benson · 08-27-2015, 10:48 AM

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This seal kit covers additional areas of the leakage.

Although it is a little harder to install ...

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/front-tranny-seal

I put one in while replacing the transmission ...

No leaks since then.

bunnyc · 08-27-2015, 01:35 PM

Thanks Benson. Hadn't been aware of that fix.

marty in Ohio · 08-27-2015, 02:24 PM

Bunnyc,
The one you are looking at did the job for me and it was easy to install.
Marty

CWPASADENA · 08-27-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

This seal kit covers more of the leak areas.

Although it is a little harder to install ...

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/front-tranny-seal

I put one in while replacing the transmission ...

No leaks since then.

I believe this kit is made by Mitchell.

This does a very good of fixing the leaks out of the front of the transmission.

Actually, a person may need both type seal kits. One to fix the leaks from the counter gear shaft hole and reverse idler shaft hole at the rear of the transmission and the Mitchell type seal for the front shift fork shaft holes in the front. I have both in my one car and they both work well.

My opinion,

Chris W.

SeaSlugs · 08-27-2015, 07:37 PM

I just installed the O ring shafts and am surprised by the amount of open bolt holes in the case. I would use some RTV on all the bolts that go into the trans case to prevent leaks out of them also.

Also make sure that vent hole in the top is open or it can pressurize the case causing more leaks.

Y-Blockhead · 08-27-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

This seal kit covers more of the leak areas.

Although it is a little harder to install ...

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/front-tranny-seal

I put one in while replacing the transmission ...

No leaks since then.

This seal kit is for the front of the trans, the one the OP asked about was for the rear.

As an alternative to the one Benson mentioned for the front you could use these plugs available from Mike's (and much cheaper) http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A7202.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnyc

Seeking opinions of this kit from Snyder's
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/transmission-seal-kit

I have not had a drop of oil from my trans since installing this seal kit. Well maybe a 'drop' from the u-joint area.

Dollar Bill · 08-28-2015, 05:07 AM

Hard to conceive that 600W can weep but it does - Rear seal kit stopped Maybellene from spotting.

loubob · 08-28-2015, 08:13 PM

I've installed both those kits with 100% success.

Mike V. Florida · 08-28-2015, 11:35 PM

Used it for years until I rebuilt the tranny and used the gear shafts with the o" ring.

08-27-2015, 07:52 AM	#1
bunnyc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: KY Posts: 296	User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Seeking opinions of this kit from Snyder's http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/transmission-seal-kit

08-27-2015, 08:45 AM	#2
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted works great

08-27-2015, 09:00 AM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,884	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted I have used it in two of my cars. Works good. Just be sure everything is as clean as possible when you install it. My experience, Chris W.

08-27-2015, 09:24 AM	#4
bunnyc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: KY Posts: 296	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Thanks for the replies. I'll order one.

08-27-2015, 10:18 AM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted These kits work very well if the leak is from the back end of the cluster and idler shafts. Both shafts are notorious leakers. The kit bolts on without having to remove the transmission. During a transmission overhaul both the idler and cluster shafts can be replaced with those that have been machined and have an O-ring installed. Most suppliers carry them. Tom Endy

08-27-2015, 10:48 AM	#6
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,595	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This seal kit covers additional areas of the leakage. Although it is a little harder to install ... http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/front-tranny-seal I put one in while replacing the transmission ... No leaks since then. Last edited by Benson; 08-28-2015 at 06:46 AM.

08-27-2015, 01:35 PM	#7
bunnyc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: KY Posts: 296	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Thanks Benson. Hadn't been aware of that fix.

08-27-2015, 02:24 PM	#8
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 756	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Bunnyc, The one you are looking at did the job for me and it was easy to install. Marty

08-27-2015, 07:37 PM	#10
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted I just installed the O ring shafts and am surprised by the amount of open bolt holes in the case. I would use some RTV on all the bolts that go into the trans case to prevent leaks out of them also. Also make sure that vent hole in the top is open or it can pressurize the case causing more leaks. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-28-2015, 05:07 AM	#12
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Hard to conceive that 600W can weep but it does - Rear seal kit stopped Maybellene from spotting. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

08-28-2015, 08:13 PM	#13
loubob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 264	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted I've installed both those kits with 100% success.

08-28-2015, 11:35 PM	#14
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: User reviews of trans seal kit wanted Used it for years until I rebuilt the tranny and used the gear shafts with the o" ring. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II