Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:47:25 -0700
Reply-To: mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From: mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: : Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
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The tranny will be ruined if you drive it far with very low fluid. In a
Syncro tranny you could be out $4000 if you ruin enough stuff. Don't go
anywhere until you top off the oil level in the trans. Fill it all the
way to the filler hole. Any gear oil will do for a temporary fix. Really
almost ANY kind of oil, even motor oil, is better than NO oil.
Mark
Nomadix wrote:
> Ok thanks for response so far. Just getting up and at them
>
> First off. Waterboxer 2.2. Have 2.2 Subaru in 87 syncro but still no interior and westy roof just finished welding on.
>
> So this is upgraded 2.1 WBX
>
> Not just one puddle. 5 stops puddle about 1 foot in diameter each stop. Last stop not much of a puddle at all
>
> Already had power steering leak two weeks ago. Under van were 2" hose joins two metal lines from front of van to back. Repaired and ps is full and functioning.
>
> Coolant looks good. All out side of lines look dry. The 4 way tee in tack and dry around.
>
> I'm heading slc way so know there is some shops that way. Still have 120 miles to go to slc and if transmission did leak all fluid sure not healthy for it.
>
> Tranny is shifting fine in all gears and also brand new clutch
>
> Would it make noise or grind if no fluid?
>
> Going to get under more and try and figure it all out some more.
>
> thanks
>
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