gearbox oil leak? 172 cup

[Jack 172]

hi ive got a 172 cup with a small amount of gearbox oil on the underside of my gearbox,

its not even enough for me to worry about really just wondered if anyone knew anything it could be.

thanks

 

[MartinR]

Selector seal, they all get it.

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[Jack 172]

Selector seal, they all get it.

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Hi Martin thanks for the reply, had a quick look today but couldn't seem to find where to fill the gearbox oil ( it was cold and I didn't look for long ) just wondering is it a big deal to worry about? And is it worth trying to get hold of a repair kit or do it properly and fit a new one, sorry for all the questions just only had the car for a month and don't feel like destroying the gearbox on it

 

[MartinR]

Honestly don't worry about it just keep an eye on the gear oil level, it looks worse than it actually is and not much oil is lost.

The filler plug is on the front side of the gearbox underneath the air box (which needs removing for access) the oil should be level with the bottom of the filler hole when the plug is removed.

piece of hose pipe and a funnel is your friend

Green wingnut is where its filled from

 

[Jack 172]

Honestly don't worry about it just keep an eye on the gear oil level, it looks worse than it actually is and not much oil is lost.

The filler plug is on the front side of the gearbox underneath the air box (which needs removing for access) the oil should be level with the bottom of the filler hole when the plug is removed.

piece of hose pipe and a funnel is your friend

Green wingnut is where its filled from

thanks a lot mate will defiantly be checking this doesn't sound half as bad as I first thought