<VV> input shaft seal

[N. Joseph Potts]

I think if the clutch operates OK and you don't mind the leak, drive on. The
input-shaft seal eventually goes, but not necessarily suddenly. Be prepared
for your clutch to begin acting up, but when that happens, that also will be
gradual, and will not leave you stranded until long after it has begun to
act up.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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Subject: <VV> input shaft seal


Hi guys,

Again many thanks for the prompt info.  I had the vair in the air  yesterday
and I checked all the fluids in the diff and the trans (4 spd), they  are
all
full.   I saw a drip coming from a bolt on the diff and a drip  coming from
the bell housing.  They are indeed gear oil as would make  sense.  Do these
shaft seals eventually let go or do they just leak  persistently?  The
clutch is
not slipping or acting odd in any way.  I  would like to got through the
summer
without pulling this apart.  What do  you think?

Thanks as always!
Chris Hand

66 corsa 140/4