T5 speedo oil leak
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Car: 1985 camaro Z/28
Engine: 305 V/8 4bbl carb
Transmission: T5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3-23 posi with 4 wheel discs
T5 speedo oil leak
hi, my speedo is screwed on tight on my T5 , but it leaks like crazy while the car is parked,,a drop at a time causing a small pudle ...what kind of seal-gasket is in there?.where can i get a replacement?...
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: T5 speedo oil leak
Also, look at the first post of the following T-5 Sticky:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ve-driven.html
After removing the old housing, I'd clean the trans hole a bit. To avoid tearing the internal seal of the new housing, dunk both the speedo gear and housing in trans fluid. Insert gear carefully into the housing, insert housing into trans.
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Aug 26, 2010 at 07:15 AM.
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From: montreal-canada
Car: 1985 camaro Z/28
Engine: 305 V/8 4bbl carb
Transmission: T5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3-23 posi with 4 wheel discs
Re: T5 speedo oil leak
hi , thanks for the info..it leaks right where the speedo screws in..
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From: montreal-canada
Car: 1985 camaro Z/28
Engine: 305 V/8 4bbl carb
Transmission: T5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3-23 posi with 4 wheel discs
Re: T5 speedo oil leak
hi, i checked out raptor transmissions,,,they only deal with automatics..i didn't see any seals for a T5,,are they the same for 700r4 and t5?...that's what it seems.....thanks.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: T5 speedo oil leak
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Aug 27, 2010 at 02:35 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 554
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From: montreal-canada
Car: 1985 camaro Z/28
Engine: 305 V/8 4bbl carb
Transmission: T5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3-23 posi with 4 wheel discs
Re: T5 speedo oil leak
hi , i finally received my new housing and seal..stupid question...i should empty the trans fluid first and then remove the old housing,,,the oil will all come out from the old housing hole?...thanks.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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