bigmackloud

Can anyone name this component on top of the transmission? Appears to be leaking so while I have the drivetrain out, now's the time to address it.

I'm also going to replace the diff output shaft seals. But I've also read there's a large o-ring type seal for the diff housing side covers. Does that need to be replaced too? I've been searching for the OE part #, but most threads only discuss the axle seals.


Thanks!

Smoken1

I'm not sure on the part you have pictured. This thread has the O-ring Part #'s
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-z06-guts.html

Bill Curlee

That plate contains the reverse lock out and solenoid and the actual shift gate plate.

I will attach some post that will make your day. It shows the inside of the trans and how to BEEF UP your C5 Differential with C6 ZO6 parts!

- C5 ragtopws6, T-56 Build (whats in my tranny?) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...-smoother.html

- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
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- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966

- C5 Differential Seal replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...on-photos.html
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I did the C6 Parts improvement to my ZO6 diff and was impressed how straight forward it was to do..

Bill

bigmackloud

wow thanks for all the great info! I've got some reading to do.

... but my wife would like a word with you about suggesting yet another upgrade for me to do, haha.

Bill Curlee

OH BOY! Tell her to BAN ME from your life! Im a VERY BAD person to know when it comes to modifications!!!

Bill

Smoken1

Thanks Bill
I new you would have more info on all of this than I do

Bill Curlee

I SUCK at part numbers. Im very glad that you were able to contribute that info.

nsogiba

That top cover contains the reverse lockout guts as mentioned. Remove the cover, clean both surfaces gently with a stiff bristle BRASS brush (so as not to scratch up the surfaces), and then apply a coat of RTV to the cover. I followed this procedure on mine this past winter and not a single droplet of oil Good luck!

DetroitPlac

Mine looked just like this when I pulled it out. I even had some fluid on the bottom of the trans from this box leaking. I think it's a far more common issue than is recognized. I sealed mine up as nsogiba recommended and it's been perfectly clean for 1000 miles so far.