reseal a seeping 519
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:51 pm
When i restored my 55 cab some years ago.
i simply cleaned the original split case 519 transmission changed the oil and hung it in the car , crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.
figured if it needed work i would know pretty fast. She leaked a little right from the start less than a ounce a year ..
to my surprize she ran amazingly smooth without issue better than my 911 at the time. To the point where Porsche guys who have driven my car, have commented on how great she runs for a split case no noise vibration grinding and effortless shifting . She has run great ever since.. except she is now leaking closer to 4 or 5 ounces a year.
What is the general consensus, do i try tightening the case bolts ? if so to what torque? what can i try and do myself ? i'm a little apprehensive to send out a perfectly working transmissions and have it resealed . i shutter to ask" whats that costing now a days" ? and who does it?
Thanks in advance
Regards Ned
i simply cleaned the original split case 519 transmission changed the oil and hung it in the car , crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.
figured if it needed work i would know pretty fast. She leaked a little right from the start less than a ounce a year ..
to my surprize she ran amazingly smooth without issue better than my 911 at the time. To the point where Porsche guys who have driven my car, have commented on how great she runs for a split case no noise vibration grinding and effortless shifting . She has run great ever since.. except she is now leaking closer to 4 or 5 ounces a year.
What is the general consensus, do i try tightening the case bolts ? if so to what torque? what can i try and do myself ? i'm a little apprehensive to send out a perfectly working transmissions and have it resealed . i shutter to ask" whats that costing now a days" ? and who does it?
Thanks in advance
Regards Ned