Gearbox oil leak

[Joe R26]

I noticed when I was changing my oil and filter last time that there was a bit of oil over the gear linkage where it joins the box. Didn't think much of it but the other day I saw there is oil on top of the box as well.

Looks like it might be coming from where the box joins the bell housing. Is this a common issue?

 

[Joe R26]

Bump

 

[FAST_aD13]

The bottom of my linkage is always slightly wet and doesn't appear to be leaking from anywhere (its been like this for a while) that I can see so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

If your worried Change the oil, replace the sump plug O-ring and see if it still does it.

 

[v16daf]

Mine leaks since I bought it 3 years ago, still going. But I will need to pull the gbox off soon, the 3rd gear synchro is starting to go, I wouldnt worry about it until something else needs doing. Mine only leaks a little though

 

[mr.pink87]

Leaking selector shaft seal is quite common. Box needs to be split to fix it properly. As long as it is not losing litres of oil don´t worry.

 

[Fred@BTM]

^not anymore it doesn't, there's a repair kit available for about £30, easy to fit too and the gearbox stays in the car, take about an hour to do

 

[bmh.01]

^not anymore it doesn't, there's a repair kit available for about £30, easy to fit too and the gearbox stays in the car, take about an hour to do

Does it actually work too?

 

[Fred@BTM]

so far so good!

 

[mr.pink87]

Heard of this kit. Also heard that they will fail.

 

[Joe R26]

Awesome thanks for the info. It can only be a slight leak there's never anything much on the under tray.

Any more info on this repair kit?

 

[Fred@BTM]

buy the kit, remove the old one, fit the new one, what else would you like to know? :rasp:

 

[Joe R26]

Haha very good.

Any part number?

 

[Joe R26]

Oh and does anyone know what oil to use in these gearboxes?

 

[DaveDreads]

When I rang Renault the other day they said the exact oil for a 1*2 gearbox was TransElf NFJ 75W80 GL-4,
but 75W90 will do aswell, just make sure it's GL4, I asked the same question the other day.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?592632-Question-about-gearbox-oil

 

[Joe R26]

Lovely thanks.

 

[DAR]

buy the kit, remove the old one, fit the new one, what else would you like to know? :rasp:

Fred, any chance of a link to this repair kit? Googled it and searched on the site to no avail.

Many Thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i'll stick the part number up tomorrow, its actually for the JB3/JB1 box, but it fits the JC5 perfectly as they use the same selector

 

[DAR]

i'll stick the part number up tomorrow, its actually for the JB3/JB1 box, but it fits the JC5 perfectly as they use the same selector

Any joy Fred?

 

[DAR]

Found this on the bay. I assume the top hat shaped seal is the selector seal?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-J...arParts_SM&hash=item19b2d61b51#ht_1350wt_1029

 

[DAR]

Update

Part number to cure Selector Oil leak, I fitted mine with the telephone help of Fred (cheers Fred!).

770 138 9670 - seal repair kit. £35. bit fiddly, as you have assemble it around the selector shaft after cutting the old seal off, then press it in and bingo!

 

[MWRS182]

Just like to add:

I fitted this repair kit about two weeks ago.

Stopped the selector leaking but gearstick feels firmer and sometimes does not return to neutral under its own springback action, although does seem to be getting better daily. The fitting instructions did state this may happen and said should return to normal after a few days, my experience more like a few weeks. No regrets though glad I did it. Cheers for the info people.

 

[Will2010T]

Mine leaks since I bought it 3 years ago, still going. But I will need to pull the gbox off soon, the 3rd gear synchro is starting to go, I wouldnt worry about it until something else needs doing. Mine only leaks a little though

U mean a little how much ?

 

[Will2010T]

so far so good!

Has your leaked again ? As may get this kit