[DeTomaso] ZF leak

Thomas Tornblom thomas at hax.se
Tue Oct 11 14:34:34 EDT 2011


2011-10-11 20:01, Lotus Esprit skrev:
> I've got a question about my ZF. I have a small leak I've traced to the plate on the bottom where the drain plug is located. I'm pretty certain the drain plug is not leaking. So I would like to take the plate off and replace the gasket.
> (1) Is it safe to take the plate off without taking the ZF out of the car. (I know, I'll need to drain the oil first).

You can't.

You have two long bolts that goes through the cover transversely and you 
can't get the cover off without removing the bolts, and the ZF needs to 
come out to get these bolts out.

> (2) If not 1, what are the odds the gasket is okay, and maybe the bolts just need some silicone to seal them up.
>
> Lastly, what's the least amount of oil/lube you can safely go before you're pushing your luck.
>
> Steve Griffin #6669

Thomas




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