So as some of you guys know I've been suffering from a gear oil leak, firstly I thought it was something to do with the missing nuts holding the case together but after replacing nuts it appears not so closer inspection it looked like the gaiter was letting by so promptly replaced this.

Still leaking, so this time with a small inspection torch and the car in the air for better access I found this





It appears the side plates are letting oil through what looks like welded imperfections that go all the way round

Anyone else had this?

I think there is a rubber 'O' ring or two inside that plate. Perhaps one has split?

What does the o ring seal too?

Quote from: Big GP on July 09, 2015, 04:20:44 PM
What does the o ring seal too?

Stops it from leaking oil but to change it the shaft need to be removed and the plate so a gearbox out job so youmay aswell source a new side plate at the same time.