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my car seems to be leakin a lot of gear box oil... i topped it up yesterday it was fine then leaked it again it looks to be cumin from drive shaft area.... i have had drive shaft issues so been in and out couple times could it be the drive shaft seal fubbed???
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My money would be on the drive shaft seals. Would change them and see if it stops leaking
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ok great cheers the passenger side has been out about 6 times
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defo change it. they not too expensive
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no ive ordered one so will get it done this week
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20-08-2013, 12:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 20-08-2013, 12:40 AM by Jtrigga.)
Yeah the drive shaft seal is gone but should only leak up until it gets to the seal then it will stop I ran my d turbo like that for months.