Gearbox

Sub-Zero · #1 19th December 2011, 08:06 PM

Hi guys has anybody got a exploded diagram for a 2001 S8 gearbox I want to see what components are where on it as I've a leak above the front drivers side diff ? Gold oil which would suggest gearbox fluid !
Cheers fellas

Adrian E · #2 19th December 2011, 08:27 PM

There's one linked at the top of this thread:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2964

Reffro · #3 19th December 2011, 08:30 PM

I thought the trans fluid was purple and diff oil is gold.

PsYcHe · #4 19th December 2011, 08:48 PM

Diff should be seperate oil.. and are the diff seals not a weak point?

Sub-Zero · #5 19th December 2011, 08:58 PM

The gearbox oil is gold I think diff oil is aswell I'm not to sure but it's deffo leaking gold oil above the front diff ?

Sub-Zero · #6 19th December 2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reffro

I thought the trans fluid was purple and diff oil is gold.

No the gearbox oil is a real golden colour I'm not sure about diff oil reffro

Sub-Zero · #7 19th December 2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian E

There's one linked at the top of this thread:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2964

Cheers adrian

Sub-Zero · #8 19th December 2011, 09:07 PM

Adrian looking at that diagram would you agree that gearbox oil can get through the rubber seal and into the diff casing ?Suggesting the seal is u/s ?
Cheers

Reffro · #9 19th December 2011, 09:26 PM

Having had all three output shaft seals replaced in the last 13 months, I would hazard a guess you have the same problem now. If so, it not a big deal, only a £130 job.

HPsauce · #10 19th December 2011, 09:28 PM

Yes, had one of mine done at the last service, not expensive (compared to the rest). Not sure which TBH.
I knew something was dripping, but wasn't sure what.

As it was landing on the exhaust and stinking I'd guess the one going rearwards....