1337m4723
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
long time no see...Hope you are all well and healthy. I've had a pretty lively year. After we got married, our landlord kicked us out of the flat because of a "notice of owner need" (we have a wonderful word for it in German: Eigenbedarfskündigung) and we had to look for a new place to live, which we did until October 2022.
During the move, I noticed that my Aspen was leaking oil - from both the transmission and the engine. I'm pretty sure the leakage is coming from the gearbox rather than the engine.
So I have been looking for spare parts to finally repair the damage. BUT Rockauto seems to have bottlenecks at the moment - especially concerning the input shaft seal of the transmission.
Unfortunately, we still don't have a lift, so I can only guess where exactly it's coming out. When I looked underneath, I discovered that the oil was probably trickling out between the transmission bell housing and the flywheel, so I assume that the input shaft seal of the transmission is damaged.
Now I would like to order as complete a set of spare parts as possible so that I am prepared for all eventualities.
That means I would also try to replace the main shaft seal from the engine in case that is also defective.
With the transmission, I'm not really sure which seal(s) are now defective.
My questions to you would be: in your experience, which seals are most often defective, or which oil leaks are known to occur in our cars?
Attached is an earlier photo of my transmission, but I'm not sure which one I have. From the oil pan, I would actually assume a 904 rather than the 727.
My Aspen station wagon is from 1977 and has the Super Six and 3 speed automatic.
If you can tell me what parts I would need at best for such a repair, I would also appreciate advice on where other than Rockauto I can get them if Rockauto has supply problems. (e.g. here.)
I already added parts to a shopping cart at rockauto. I assumed to use a 904 transmission. BUT at Rockauto the input shaft seal is missing (in German I would ask for a "Getriebe Simmerring". In English it's supposed to be a oil seal(?))
Best
Matze from germany
long time no see...Hope you are all well and healthy. I've had a pretty lively year. After we got married, our landlord kicked us out of the flat because of a "notice of owner need" (we have a wonderful word for it in German: Eigenbedarfskündigung) and we had to look for a new place to live, which we did until October 2022.
During the move, I noticed that my Aspen was leaking oil - from both the transmission and the engine. I'm pretty sure the leakage is coming from the gearbox rather than the engine.
So I have been looking for spare parts to finally repair the damage. BUT Rockauto seems to have bottlenecks at the moment - especially concerning the input shaft seal of the transmission.
Unfortunately, we still don't have a lift, so I can only guess where exactly it's coming out. When I looked underneath, I discovered that the oil was probably trickling out between the transmission bell housing and the flywheel, so I assume that the input shaft seal of the transmission is damaged.
Now I would like to order as complete a set of spare parts as possible so that I am prepared for all eventualities.
That means I would also try to replace the main shaft seal from the engine in case that is also defective.
With the transmission, I'm not really sure which seal(s) are now defective.
My questions to you would be: in your experience, which seals are most often defective, or which oil leaks are known to occur in our cars?
Attached is an earlier photo of my transmission, but I'm not sure which one I have. From the oil pan, I would actually assume a 904 rather than the 727.
My Aspen station wagon is from 1977 and has the Super Six and 3 speed automatic.
If you can tell me what parts I would need at best for such a repair, I would also appreciate advice on where other than Rockauto I can get them if Rockauto has supply problems. (e.g. here.)
I already added parts to a shopping cart at rockauto. I assumed to use a 904 transmission. BUT at Rockauto the input shaft seal is missing (in German I would ask for a "Getriebe Simmerring". In English it's supposed to be a oil seal(?))
Best
Matze from germany