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All shaft seals started to leak
Hello everyone,
When I purchased my A8 D2 2002 3.7 sport 2.5 years ago the gearbox was 100% dry. No leaks at all. I changed gearbox oil at Reading Audi as soon as I purchased car and everything was dry for at least another couple of years. Yesterday I got under car and what I surprise: 4 leaks! All three output shaft seals + input shaft seal (not sure if it is engine or gearbox though). All 4 seals -- is this coincidence? Is this a sign of major failure? Car drives tip top. Well, gear changes are not 100% smooth, so yes we have some small sings of age, but I think it is not abnormal. I have long term relationship with this car, so what would you recommend? I understand I'm looking at gearbox out job and that means exhaust out too. Because gearbox is out will it be wise to completely overhaul it? Or should I just relax and keep on killing the gearbox until it fails completely and then start some planning Should I have an appointment with a ZF gearbox specialist to take a look at leaks, test drive the car and advise? Your comments are very welcome.
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Worth seeing what the expert says but remember that he wants your business! Good luck
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Thank Neil. In terms of talking to expert should I go to Mike Nash (nmvservices.co.uk) or to someone who works with ZF boxes only?
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Mike could do the change ok for you or the seals if you want to fix them but if you need a specific ZF specialist to diagnose then I would go to one of the specialists already mentioned on the forum for an expert opinion first. I will have a look for the local ones to you when I get home
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Confidence is the feeling you have before you know better . . . . Audi A8 D2 3.7 Quattro Sport 1999 FL - Melange 2nd Place Winner - A8-Freunde Annual German Meet 2012 at Edersee 20" x 9" Bentley GTC Wheels with 385mm W12 Front Discs & Bentley Caliper Covers, Front Lowered on Coilovers, Xenons, Combined DRLs and LED Foglights to modified OEM front fog lamp position, Alcantara/Leather, Full Black Alcantara headlining + pillars and blind shelf, Bespoke Flat Bottomed Sports Steering Wheel, Dark Myrtle Wood, Autodim Mirrors, Bose, Blinds, Digital TV, Ski Hatch, Modified rear exhaust section for extra V8 Burble Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black Audi A2 1.6 FSi Sport - Dolphin Grey with Votex body kit and Red Leather Interior and some other A8's A8L's and Mercs |
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Question is how big the leaks are. Is it just moist or do you have oil drops forming?
If it is just slight moisture it could be years until it starts really leaking. Output seals are from transfer box and diff so not directly linked to how gearbox is behaving. I did replace rear output seal this year. Front seals are a bit moist but I am not going to bother about them until they start really leaking.
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What he said. Moist will be OK for a long time. May be worth a level check but the Computer should tell you anyway....
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>> Is it just moist or do you have oil drops forming?
No oils drops forming yet. Just moist. Thanks for your replies guys.
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