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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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I replace the Speedo - Cable, Gear, Seal, Gear/Seal holder and it still leaks.

What am I doing wrong here, it is very diffucult to work in that area that is covered up by the exhaust pipe and bracket.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Is there an O-ring inside that sleeve? Is there a difference between auto and manual cable sleeves? Maybe the wrong one?
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Default I replaced the holder and seal

http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...799B1079892323

The old one looked like it was from an old Auto. Trany and did not fit tight like the new one dose.

I used your write up on Oil Pan Change Out. Started out trying to drop the pan only. Then I used your list, Battery, Steering, Starter, Inpection Plate, Pan, Clean, and reinstall. You might want to make a PDF file for those instructions.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mikep3
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...799B1079892323

The old one looked like it was from an old Auto. Trany and did not fit tight like the new one dose.

I used your write up on Oil Pan Change Out. Started out trying to drop the pan only. Then I used your list, Battery, Steering, Starter, Inpection Plate, Pan, Clean, and reinstall. You might want to make a PDF file for those instructions.

If I have time I might do that today but I will probably wait until I have to do it physically again so I can incorporate pictures.

If I were having that problem I would remove that little O-ring, and inspect it, and try replacing it with a 'slightly' larger O-ring, maybe fatter not larger diameter, and seeing if that sealed it up.

Ace hardware stores carry a lot of O-rings of all sizes and thicknesses. I would just try a fatter one.
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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I had a situation on my B-W Super T-10 where the fitting ( the "bullet" )that the driven gear spins in was worn out of round and the trans. grease would leak from there, it looked like it was leaking from the outer small seal but that was replaced (twice) but it still leaked, it stopped once I replaced that fitting, its the one that the spedo cable screws to. Give it a look maybe thats whats wrong with yours,,,Good luck. Peace,,, Moosie
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