Just changed the oil for the first time and after removing the bottom covers found oil leaks coming from the bottom of the engine. One of the leaks looks like its coming from the rear main, but the other drips I can't determine at this point. We added dye to the new oil to help at the next change. Does anyone know of any engine leak issues?
Engine oil Leaks
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Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Make sure it is engine oil. The transaxle oil and engine oil look almost identical but the transaxle will smell kind of nasty. On most GT's that I have had the belly pans off, there is almost always some accumulation of transaxle fluid under the transaxle. This is typically from vaporized fumes venting from the breather as the transaxle fluid runs very, very hot. (Cars equipped with a transaxle cooler and/or extended breather will stop this weeping.)
If you have an early '05 car as EmptyPockets points out, you may indeed have the "known" rear main seal leak.
If you have an early '05 car as EmptyPockets points out, you may indeed have the "known" rear main seal leak.
fjpikul
GT Owner
While in Indy this last weekend, I met Mike Eller, supervisor for the Ford Niche Plant that built our engines in Romeo. He said there should never be a problem with the speedy sleeve installation on the early cars. He should know, he's the one that got it going. After long talks with him, I really don't think I'd be worried about one of the early cars.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Okay then. My guess is you need the "Speedy(i) Sleeve installed. As was outlined elsewhere, there was "faulty(?)" machine polishing work done on some of the early cranks which resulted in oil being able to sneek by the 'seal. The Speedy Sleeve was installed on cars with this crank to PERMANENTLY CURE the pblm.
Your car may have "escaped" the dragnet Ford had out to catch all these cranks ...OR, the 'sleeve or it's install went bogus somehow.
THE REPAIR WILL BE WARRANTY COVERED assuming your 36 months are still in effect ... and I cannot imagine they WOULDN'T be. I'd have a "GT savy" dealer check the whole thing out, John. (Once the repair is done, you should NEVER have the pblm again.)
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glord
GT Owner
Dual oil leaks
I too have a very early car, built in November 04. I took the car in for the rear main leak. When the transaxle was removed the dealer found a second leak ultimately attributed to an internal seal within the transaxle. turns out that the fix required the transaxle to shipped back to Ricardo for repair in their temp controlled cleanroom. Took about 9 weeks, but no problem since.
I too have a very early car, built in November 04. I took the car in for the rear main leak. When the transaxle was removed the dealer found a second leak ultimately attributed to an internal seal within the transaxle. turns out that the fix required the transaxle to shipped back to Ricardo for repair in their temp controlled cleanroom. Took about 9 weeks, but no problem since.
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isaakgt
GT Owner
I would have to agree. I have used the speedy sleeve on equipment in my fleet without further problems.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
In his post above, glord says he has. You might PM him for info on that. My suspicion is the engine will stay where it is for the 'sleeve work ... though, of coarse, the transaxle will have to be removed.
Roger Vincent
GT Owner
I might add one other possibility for you. I had to have the seal replaced on the driver's side half axle. This leak has been with the car since new, not major, but there. Anyway, when the technician examined the leaky seal, he said there was no spring on the inside of it. I am not a tech, just repeating what was told to me today. I wonder if others might not have the same issue. No leaks at all since the repair last week. Could this be your issue? Are you 100 percent sure you can trace the oil to the rear main on your engine?
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cimaxgt
GT Owner
- Jun 7, 2007
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transaxel seal leak
the transaxel does not have to be removed to remove and install new seal.. seal costs $44.oo
basic procedures to remove and install seal
1. loosen rear lug nuts
2. raise car
3. remove real tire
4. remove air filter compartment ( to create working space)
5. disconect battery
6. remove aluminum cover under transaxel arm ( to create working space)
7. remove 6 bolts on arm ( attached to tansaxel)
8. remove axel bolts and washer
9. remove trans axel seal......
i have done this repair my self and i have the maintenace instructions
the transaxel does not have to be removed to remove and install new seal.. seal costs $44.oo
basic procedures to remove and install seal
1. loosen rear lug nuts
2. raise car
3. remove real tire
4. remove air filter compartment ( to create working space)
5. disconect battery
6. remove aluminum cover under transaxel arm ( to create working space)
7. remove 6 bolts on arm ( attached to tansaxel)
8. remove axel bolts and washer
9. remove trans axel seal......
i have done this repair my self and i have the maintenace instructions
Roger Vincent
GT Owner
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
First of all I enjoy the fact that this Forum brings a wonderful mix of questions, comments, shared experiences, etc. however I do have a single pet peeve
When a person takes the time to open a thread requesting specific information particularly if it is an issue that could be construed as a service or build concern it would be “VERY” nice if the initiator of the thread would ultimately share what if any results were experienced otherwise the thread becomes interesting at best.
The Ying and Yang so to speak or as I say “the good, the bad, and the ugly” I like to begin reading a story knowing that at some point I will experience the end.
So; was the oil leak isolated and corrected?
Just my thoughts
Takes care
Shadowman
When a person takes the time to open a thread requesting specific information particularly if it is an issue that could be construed as a service or build concern it would be “VERY” nice if the initiator of the thread would ultimately share what if any results were experienced otherwise the thread becomes interesting at best.
The Ying and Yang so to speak or as I say “the good, the bad, and the ugly” I like to begin reading a story knowing that at some point I will experience the end.
So; was the oil leak isolated and corrected?
Just my thoughts
Takes care
Shadowman
My oil leak ended up being trans oil blowby A longer tube was put on the vent and problem solved.
- Aug 25, 2006
- 4,436
John
Thank you for staying with this thread and letting all know the final outcome
All the best
Shadowman
