Hey guys, I'm having a local shop try and seal up some of the leaks on Ol Blue, '63 SDV. I've got a couple questions.
Has anyone replaced the tranny shift shaft seal, are they available? Is it doable without a total tear down?
I already have the pan, rear main, valve cover gaskets. I've read all the war stories about rear main, and various other problems. Anyone ever seen rubber valve cover gaskets? All I can find is cork rubber.
Thanks for any info.
Tom B
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I prefer the thick cork valve cover gaskets. I would never use one of those thin rubber valve cover gaskets. With a straight valve cover that has not been overtightened (they can be bent back with boards and a heavy hammer if they have), and the correct thick cork gasket (no sealant needed) and torqued to 28 inch lbs (2 1/3 ft lb), it should never leak.
Thanks all. Not so concerned about valve covers and will pass along info on pan and rear main seal, contact cement, etc.
Only questions left is on tranny. I assume the dip stick tube is just an O-ring. What supplier has the shift shaft seal? Is it doable in car at same time? Thanks all.
The trans dip stick tube is an O ring recessed in the hole of the trans. Taking the pan off and going through the bottom of the trans would be the best way. I did mine with the engine out and through the top.
Just use the black form a gasket RTV at the base of the dip stick and follow the instructions.
Thanks for all the info. I feel a little more confident in getting some decent results on this adventure.
Tom B
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