Trans Leak!

[Mr. Land Yacht]

A while back, I tried to put in an Alluminum Driveshaft. It would not fit, so I put the stock one back in.
Ever since then, my trans has been leaking fluid right where the driveshaft meets the tail of the transmission.
I thought I had put it in wrong, but it's either in or it isn't.
Do I need a new seal around there or something? How much should it cost me to fix the leak?
Thanks for any feedback...


-Colin

[mrltd]

yeah, I'd think you tore the seal up...Replace it.

[Blaze86Vic]

Yeah, they are cheap, couple dollars. Use a large screw driver to pry it out, and use a mallet or small hammer and lightly and evenly tap the new one in. 10-15 minute job. Jack the rear higher and you won't have to worry about fluid coming out.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

I can just get that seal at autozone or somewhere like that?
is it called a tailshaft seal or what?

[Blaze86Vic]

Tailshaft seal, output shaft seal, drive shaft transmission seal, what ever. They will know what you are talking about. Any parts store will have it.

[Mr. Land Yacht]

ok, cool.
Thanks Blaze!