Date:         Mon, 8 Aug 2005 08:56:55 -0400
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shift shaft seal
Comments: To: "Greenamyer, William L" <william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM>
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That seal is more for keeping dirt out than oil in.Maybe you are overfilling the box. Also check to make sure the breather at the front of the trans is not clogged. The is also a plastic bushing behind the seal. The selector shaft can be removed to make changing both easier. Both are readily available at the dealer. I can look up the numbers for you tonight.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greenamyer, William L" <william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM>
Date: Monday, August 8, 2005 8:31 am
Subject: Shift shaft seal

> Another question for everyone.  The shift shaft seal is really leaking
> on the trans now.  Have to top off the trans fluid every time I do an
> oil change.  Guess it is time to get a seal but it seems that they are
> hard to come by.  Does someone have the part number and what these
> things run?  I have an 84GL with a 4 speed manual trans.  Also, are
> there any special things that I need to know about replacing this seal
> (like special tools or problems that might be encountered)?
>
> William
>