Gearbox oil leak

[Brett G]

Woke up this morning to find a small puddle of clean oil under my car (suggesting its from the gearbox) couldn't have a proper look as I had to go to work, i did have a little look and it looked like it was coming from the gearbox area. Anyway do any of you have any idea if there is a common place where they leak? Cos I'm getting worried that this could turn out expensive! :shock: Also how much oil do the gearboxes hold?
Its a standard recon box which I got about a year ago from Gary (gti-r spares). I'm going to try and get it on axle stands if its not too late when I get home but any comments before hand would be helpful

Cheers

Brett

 

[hmmm]

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4.3l in the gearbox
1.5l in the transfer box

 

[turblio]

Check the oil seals mine went and caused the same prob if its gearbox oil it will stink
Frank

 

[Brett G]

It stinks!!!
Which oil seals? Are they easy access?

Cheers Frank

Brett

 

[Shaun]

Have a look at the driveshaft seals,where the shaft enters the box This one started to leak on mine,easily sorted though

 

[zia]

check your driveshaft seals and selector rod seal...or it could be seepage from breather hose..or gearbox midsection gasket?

zia

 

[one Gti-R]

as mentioned check the seals also check the drain and refil plugs are tightened sufficiently.

 

[JohnnyGTiR]

Another spot they leak from is the reverse light switch

 

[Brett G]

Thanks for the help, i'm going to have a look today and I'll let you know

Brett

 

[Jamz]

Check to see if it's coming out of the breather.

 

[Brett G]

Thanks guys It was the driveshaft to gearbox seal, going to attempt it when i get the seal

Brett