[Healeys] BJ8 Oil leak

[Bob Spidell]

Could be the Input shaft seal (in the bellhousing). It comes out the same hole.

> On Nov 4, 2020, at 5:03 PM, Tom Felts via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> it is engine oil.  I've changed several clutches in my Healey time so removing the tranny isn't a concern.  I'd say it was time to replace the clutch anyway.  Thanks for the info on the oil gallery plugs.  If it is the aftermarket oil seal assume I'll need a new one.  We will see. 
> 
> Tom
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net>
> To: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> Cc: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:44:55 -0500 (EST)
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Oil leak
> 
> Tom,
> 
> Yes, the gearbox can be removed through the passenger compartment, 
> leaving the engine in place (need to support the engine).  There are 
> some oil gallery plugs on the back side of the block too. The gasket 
> between the engine block and the rear engine plate seals the camshaft bore.
> 
> Can you tell if it's engine oil or gearbox oil?  Transmission input 
> shaft has a seal in the bell housing.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Bob Haskell
> Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar
> 
>> On 11/4/20 2:29 PM, Tom Felts via Healeys wrote:
>> PS----I added an aftermarket seal years ago----I believe it didn't 
>> have a rear seal originally.
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
>> To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:26:08 -0500 (EST)
>> Subject: BJ8 Oil leak
>> 
>> Discovered a puddle of oil on garage floor under the Healey---center 
>> of car around the rear of the engine.  Check all the obvious places. 
>> you might find a leak--no luck---cracked pan, filter adapter.  My 
>> assumption is a leaking rear main oil seal.  If so-----can this be 
>> replaced with the tranny out and engine in car?
>> 
>> Any other ideas on the leak source?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> tom
>> 
>> 
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