Crazy Dave
03-11-2008, 10:12 PM
Hi
*Pictures attached of suspected problem area*
I recently noticed a large amount of oil dripping from underneath my TJ (2001 Manual 5sp box) after a 30 minute drive. Upon closer inspection I established that it was coming from the gearbox...from the top of the gearbox. I found this a bit weird and wanted to confirm that this was indeed where the oil was coming from. So i pulled the center console out, removed the floor plate where the shifter comes thru and cleaned all the oil from the area.
I now had a clear view of the top of the gearbox and gearstick entry point. Went for a drive and sure thing the oil started leaking out thru the ball joint of the gearstick, this was very clear and there was no other leaking point.
As i had recently done some deep water crossings a friend suggested that i might have water in my gearbox and that the excess fluid was pushing thru the top. I drained the box and added 2 litres of new Royal Purple. Went for a test drive and the same thing happened, oil leaking thru the top at the shifter ball joint.
Can this joint just be warn out? Couldn't see any seals. Has anybody experienced this before?
I'm assuming it's just a simple case of ordering a new shifter assembly but thought i would run it past you guys first and see what you think.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers
CD
*Pictures attached of suspected problem area*
I recently noticed a large amount of oil dripping from underneath my TJ (2001 Manual 5sp box) after a 30 minute drive. Upon closer inspection I established that it was coming from the gearbox...from the top of the gearbox. I found this a bit weird and wanted to confirm that this was indeed where the oil was coming from. So i pulled the center console out, removed the floor plate where the shifter comes thru and cleaned all the oil from the area.
I now had a clear view of the top of the gearbox and gearstick entry point. Went for a drive and sure thing the oil started leaking out thru the ball joint of the gearstick, this was very clear and there was no other leaking point.
As i had recently done some deep water crossings a friend suggested that i might have water in my gearbox and that the excess fluid was pushing thru the top. I drained the box and added 2 litres of new Royal Purple. Went for a test drive and the same thing happened, oil leaking thru the top at the shifter ball joint.
Can this joint just be warn out? Couldn't see any seals. Has anybody experienced this before?
I'm assuming it's just a simple case of ordering a new shifter assembly but thought i would run it past you guys first and see what you think.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers
CD