type 9 gearbox leak

[liveaxle]

Hi there, was wondering if someone can help me.

Just mated my type 9 gearbox to the upgraded x flow and noticed that gearbox oil leaked in the bellhousing. Is this because I put the engine and gearbox on its side to thighten the lower bolts? The oil seems to be leaking from the top of the bellhousing. Not a lot came out but gearbox was nearly empty.

Do I have a problem? Thanks

[Eugene7]

Difficult to answer without seeing the leak?

Is it internal within the bellhousing?
Or has it leaked from the gearbox cover and run into the bellhousing?

[Megaflow]

Is it leaking out of the bell housing or in between bell housing and gear box?

[liveaxle]

Hi, thanks for your interest and sorry that I took so long to get back, was putting everything together, much faster now.

It leaked from somewhere between the gearbox and the bellhousing, but it is still a bit of a mistery. It never leaked before, when it was in the car. It only leaked when I put the gearbox on it's side for a few minutes.

It did not leak again after. I filled it up before putting it in the car and left it overnight to see if it leaks and it didn't. All ok now.

Thanks again guys

[Megaflow]

Hi

There is supposed to be a gasket between the bell housing and gearbox. This is because the selectoy rod pokes out the end of the gearbox into a pocket on the bell housing. If the gasket is not there is will leak over time.