I bought an early Tartan 30 with its original A4. The bilge was very oily, and after topping off the oil, found it running down the rear flange. Obviously need a rear seal, but also have a growl when in gear, likely the rear bearing.
The slop from bad bearings often lead to bad seals, and given how low the oil is in the gearbox, a bad seal might lower the oil enough to kill the bearing. So I’m planning to pull the rear cover and replace the seal and bearing. Anyone have any tips or warnings? Im a very experienced auto mechanic but never been inside and A4, though have fought with the fuel system a few times.
The slop from bad bearings often lead to bad seals, and given how low the oil is in the gearbox, a bad seal might lower the oil enough to kill the bearing. So I’m planning to pull the rear cover and replace the seal and bearing. Anyone have any tips or warnings? Im a very experienced auto mechanic but never been inside and A4, though have fought with the fuel system a few times.
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