PGRO 0 Report post Posted August 27 I have an oil leak from front of gearbox. To replace seal, g'box has to be split. I'm not confident enough to do this myself - can anyone recommend a really reliable Lotus service facility in either Scotland or N England? Thanks, Peter, Edinburgh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fridge 403 Report post Posted August 28 I had my S1 gearbox completely overhauled by Paul at Lagonda Garage in Billingham, Cleveland (Teesside) if that's any use. Can you obtain the seal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 392 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 28 Which seal? as there is no actual 'seal' on the input shaft - excess oil is dropped into the bellhousing via a mechanical scroll. Maybe the box is significantly overfilled? Output shafts have traditional oil seals, but these could be replaced without 'splitting' the box. Alan Voight's in Merseyside, may have the most experience of these boxes in the UK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 392 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 29 16 hours ago, 910Esprit said: bellhousing This should say 'differential' not bellhousing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsvitesse1 44 Report post Posted September 20 (edited) On 29/08/2019 at 11:54, 910Esprit said: This should say 'differential' not bellhousing! this housing is bolted to the engine block and derives its name from the bell-like shape that its internal components necessitate. Bell housing:) Edited September 20 by dsvitesse1 Quote with kind regarDS, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwat 253 Report post Posted September 21 Splitting the box sounds like Renault to me, sure this is the correct forum? Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
