What is this behind Transmission Pan?
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What is this behind Transmission Pan?
I have a 1996 XJS and I was wondering what this is. Apparently it's leaking.
It is located just behind the transmission pan underneath the car. It has these rubber grommets. It is leaking and I'd like to know what I might be getting myself into.
Second picture is from the side, if that helps. That is foam shoved up in that second picture. (light gray material at 11 o'clock in the photo) Is that normal?
Thanks.
It is located just behind the transmission pan underneath the car. It has these rubber grommets. It is leaking and I'd like to know what I might be getting myself into.
Second picture is from the side, if that helps. That is foam shoved up in that second picture. (light gray material at 11 o'clock in the photo) Is that normal?
Thanks.
Last edited by Vee; 07-04-2014 at 11:35 AM.
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Seems like the output shaft seal. Sometimes the transmission pan leaks and it blows back. I'd try the output shaft seal first because it's a wear item and an easy fix. To replace it you will need a new seal and a seal puller. Then remove the drive shaft, yoke and install the seal with a seal installer or proper length of pipe backed with the old seal as a buffer. It would be best to jack the rear of the car up high so the fluid sloshed forward away from the seal you're replacing. Chock the front wheels for safety. Or bring it to any transmission shop and have it done.
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Greg,
Thanks for the insight on the foam. It made sense as to why it is there, just wasn't sure if that's a standard Jaguar insert.
As for the leak, I have noticed that I have too much fluid. Not sure if that could lead to an apparent leak, but I did siphon out about 24 ounces out. It was way over the hot line, halfway into the kink in the transmission dipstick!
Thanks for the insight on the foam. It made sense as to why it is there, just wasn't sure if that's a standard Jaguar insert.
As for the leak, I have noticed that I have too much fluid. Not sure if that could lead to an apparent leak, but I did siphon out about 24 ounces out. It was way over the hot line, halfway into the kink in the transmission dipstick!
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