911T loosing oil from gearbox

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:28 pm

and quite a lot too. only pees out when the cars been for a long run seems to stop once its cooled off.

not been able to top it up so question is. cars got to go up to Nottingham(about an hours drive through heavy city traffic)) for problem to be fixed....should i risk driving it or stick it on the trailer ??

pmjt · Post by **pmjt** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:34 pm

My Sporto has also been getting progressively worse - the seals in these gearboxes are over 30 years old - should be ok to drive into town - just check before you leave and keep an eye while driving.

The solution has been to refit all the seals in the gearbox - not a small job

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Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:44 pm

I wouldn't risk it. Stick it on the trailer, it'll only take 5 minutes

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:02 pm

or 15 if im doing it

Mike911scrs · Post by **Mike911scrs** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:14 am

HI Helen is it the sporto box leaking oil ?? if so is it engine oil or gearbox oil which is leaking , as the converter is fed by engine oil from a pump on the L/H cam .

regards mike

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:38 am

its clean almost clear oil leaking...so don't think its engine oil ?

Mike911scrs · Post by **Mike911scrs** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:08 am

HI Helen as the oil is clear then it will most prob' be gearbox oil, poss' from the selector shaft seal, or the speedo drive has come loose, with out looking at it , please DO NOT drive it unless you can get some gear box oil in to it, as by the sound of it, it has been leaking for some time???.
hope you get it sorted ok with only a seal. If you require any info please ring/PM me.

regards mike

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:08 pm

Thanks Mike,
we trailered the car up to Zentrum yesturday. haven't heard how they are getting on yet. i don't like to phone as i know i'm harrasing them and i know they will phone when they have something to report but, im sitting around biting my nails and waiting for the phone to ring, like a mum with child in hospital.

if im still not happy with it when i get it back then i'll contact you if that ok?