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Subject: Re: leaking shift shaft is it fatal?

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Dave Whipp (New Lancs VW Club)

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Date Posted: 16:22:29 12/02/04 Thu
In reply to: kath 's message, "leaking shift shaft is it fatal?" on 04:19:34 09/22/04 Wed

If it's only seeping a little oil it isn't fatal as long as you keep topping up the oil on a regular basis until you can change the seal. IE your gearbox should stay working fine as long as it's got enough oil in it.

Economy works out like this -

Cost of getting seal replaced VS. cost & hassle of keeping the gear oil constantly topped up or trashing your gearbox if you don't, plus hassle of leaked oil on the drive or street / all over engine / smell of the stuff on your clothes / compensation claim against you when someone slips in it or bill from council when they have to clean it up. OK - worst scenario but you see where I'm going...

The seal will only cost 2 or 3 quid. You can probably buy a Haynes manual for �10 (or less used)
If you've got the tools do it yourself. - The best way IMHO -

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