[DeTomaso] Odd ZF Leak

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/28/11 14 34 11, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:


> Thanks Mike, that makes sense.
>  From looking at the diagram, I'd be risking dropping the gear drive into 
> the ZF if I try to pull the angle drive to replace either one.  I'll give 
> my builder a call.
> 
> 

It's easy to NOT drop the gear into the gearbox, as long as you know what 
to expect.   It's only the foolhardy who don't know the threat, that have a 
problem.

The end of the gear that engages the angle drive looks like a flat blade 
screwdriver.   When you remove the angle drive, the blade is sticking up.   
You can grab it with a pair of small vice grips and clamp them on.   The gear 
then can't fall anywhere.   Then, remove the bolt, and slide the sleeve and 
the gear, together, out of the gearbox.   Then you can replace the O-ring on 
the outside of the sleeve, separate the gear from the sleeve and replace 
the washer there too.

It's harder to do if the blade has broken off the gear, but it's still 
possible.

Mike