I fixed my gear selector oil seal after work today, never done it before but it ended up being fairly easy. I took some photos whilst I did it which I thought somebody might find useful. I used this kit from minispares. http://www.minispare...06.aspx|Back to
First step is to remove the pin that joins the shaft to the selector rod. Just the one nearest gearbox needs removing, although the other is half out in the photo so shows it well. I used this tool here which made it so much easier, well recommended.
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I removed the joining part completely but it can be left on the selector rod. Here is a picture showing the old seal.
I then removed this old seal and inner metal ring, I used a thin kitchen knife for this. I rammed it down the side of them with a hammer and wiggled them both out. Worked for me but there is probably a better way.
I then fitted the replacements from the mini spares kit. Metal first and then the seal with the open bit facing inwards. I used a spark plug socket and slowly tapped them in using this over the shaft.
Here is the new grommet fitted in place, a good seal and tight fit.
The kit also comes with a rubber gaiter for the shaft to stop dirt getting the new seal. I smeared vasoline all other the seal and then placed this gaiter on top.
Then is just a case of joining the shaft with the selector rod. Lining up the hole in the shaft and inserting the pin, tapping it in with a hammer.
Here is the finished result and hopefully no more leak from here.
This is a fairly straight forward job that most people have done before but hopefully this guide comes in useful to someone who has never tackled this before.
