Gearbox just got worse over last few days new tower fitted 2 year ago, I will wash off and take a lookBizarre colour for oil - it's more similar to what you see under the oil cap when there is condensation or a head gasket failure.
More pertinently, how is it getting there? That was where I have had diesel pooling when the pump sprung a leak, as well as coolant when the coolant sensor housing was leaking down the side of the block.
Is the drain cup that stops water dribbling into the top of the gearbox selector in place?
Edited - that's what is in the foreground.
Is the reverse light switch on the side of the gearbox selector tower leaking oil down the sides?
From the Topran logo visible it is clear that the gear selection cables have had some work and the end catches have been changed, suggesting maybe the selector has been removed at some point - although how sludge out of the box would end up pooling there is again unclear unless it was an overspill during the work (although this looks fresh and recent). What is the gearchange like?
Water drain fine iv washed down taken for drive not a drop to be seen, I will change the oil and keep a eye on it over next few daysView attachment 122061
Hi, if the cap removes easily you can check the height of oil in the gearbox with an improvised dip stick.
I second what has been said.
Check the bonnet water drain is securely fastened in the locating hole the lower end.
Drain tha gear oil and add some fresh oil.
Good luck
Just got back home after washing it down and looks like it's coming out of that black cap what would cause this ??View attachment 122061
Hi, if the cap removes easily you can check the height of oil in the gearbox with an improvised dip stick.
I second what has been said.
Check the bonnet water drain is securely fastened in the locating hole the lower end.
Drain the gear oil and add some fresh oil.
Good luck
That's what I'm thinking water has got in and now being forced out so I will drain fill with new drive for week then put fresh in....Water or some other liquid has got into the gearbox and mixed with oil.
Water usually drops in there from the bonnet drain cup lower tab not being slotted into the hole in the mounting plate.
You could change the gear oil and put a good few miles on the car and then change it again, you'll probably be alright. The gearbox maybe gummed up and a bit rusty in parts but it's cheaper to do a couple of oil replacements to see how it goes.
1.7 litres is the specified lubricant quantity so any more is water, drain into a clear water bottle etc to see colour & allow to settle out.That's what I'm thinking water has got in and now being forced out so I will drain fill with new drive for week then put fresh in....
Iv not got the rubber drain valve just around hole where they would fit so I'm guessing the water going where it wants thanks for your time, when sorted I will let you knowView attachment 122070View attachment 122071View attachment 122072View attachment 122073
Hi,
Has your bonnet still got the rubber valves? They help to direct the water into the cup
Until it fills with water again. Have you stopped it getting in?Update this is what came out now refilled with fresh oil seems to be ok now