Lexlas
Jul 7th, 09, 10:27 PM
I took in my 68 camaro for a leak and they fixed my power sterring pump, oil gasket leak and new pulleys and many other things and when i got home i noticed the same leak still pouring. I took a pix as you see below and it's a line going into the transmission. It seems there is a bolt in the way and it's not allowing it to close all they way. Do you guys know if its suppose to be like this ? Or does that bolt suppose to be out of the way ? Thanks
http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/501/DSC01068.JPG
67 RSS
Jul 7th, 09, 11:03 PM
Looks like your speedo cable. The bolt holds a keeper that engages a slot in the "insert" that holds the plastic speedo gear.
There is an Oring that can be replaced just above the keeper and bolt you see (dont drop the speedo gear in the tranny). It is probably ok like it is..just keeps it from falling out...but I like to turn them so they are engaged fully.
I also dab some silicon in the "ferrule" that is crimped to the cable at the lower right of your photo (will need to remove oily residue first)...is that where its leaking? Or is it leaking up where the bolt and keeper is?
67conv.cam
Jul 8th, 09, 05:36 AM
you can replace the speedo driven gear "bullet" it is probably worn and the orings inside and around outer part are worn....have had leaks there before and that solved the problem..
click
Jul 8th, 09, 07:20 AM
Here is what is inside all that stuff... easy fix with new O rings and dont forget O ring inside the cap part too.
http://www.carsbyjim.com/storage/Tranny/speedoGearCarrier1.JPG
http://www.carsbyjim.com/storage/Tranny/speedoGearSeal1.JPG
KevinW
Jul 8th, 09, 07:31 AM
Also, the cap gets grit inside that prevents the cap from screwing on all the way and sealing. A real good cleaning and new O-rings should do it.
Lexlas
Jul 8th, 09, 08:58 AM
You guys are sure pros. Thanks for letting me know what it is, i will let my mechanic know to replace it. The thing that bothers me is that i took my camaro in to fix this leak and i came out with a $1500.00 dollar bill and it is still leaking ? None of the things they fixed are this ?
Everett#2390
Jul 8th, 09, 09:40 AM
Seems like a bit of warranty work is in order.
Great picture, Jim.