The leaky transmission

[TulsaSpider]

Hi all I have my 2L motor project well under way. I pulled the old 1800 out and now have a transmission question. This transmission seems to be good. I have had zero problems with it. My question is it seems to have a leak or more than on. Where should I look what seals should be replaced? yes the motor was pretty leaky but I think the trans is as well.
Here's a pic;

[wachuko]

For around 23.00 you can get a complete gasket set for it... since it is out, just replace all gaskets and seals.

[TulsaSpider]

Ok well I have never messed with a manual transmission. Is is straightforward?

[wachuko]

Ok well I have never messed with a manual transmission. Is is straightforward?

Same here. First time was with the parts car I got. Since the tranny was toast I decided to take a self course on FIAT transmissions

Questions is, how deep into the tranny you want to go? The leaks could be from the outside seals/gaskets. Replace those and be done with it. But if you decide to take it apart completely, take notes, photos, even video if you can, while taking it apart.

Here is a repost from my thread: My First Fiat - Parts car


There is nothing more dangerous than an ignorant with initiative... may the FIAT gods forgive me....

Taking apart the transmission













Let the cleaning begin...







That is all for now...

[TulsaSpider]

Well I have three transmissions, nut this is the only one I know the history of so I will be re-using it. Since the only problem I am aware of is the leakiness, then that's all I want to fix

[Zippy]

My tranny was leaking too. I was able to track down the location with a suggestion from Denise to wipe it down and take it for a drive. Turned out to be the plug on the front of the shift tower had popped out. It was hard to get a new one in there with it still in the car. I had to take a hammer with a metal handle and heat it up and bend it so it would sort of wrap around the transmission. The plug that came out is a 20mm freeze plug. It's been 4 and a half years and it's still in there. Check this plug and make sure it's tight and not leaking before you put the tranny back in the car.

[TulsaSpider]

Thanks for the tip!