Gearbox tail shaft seal

[deleted_user2]

I taken off my gearbox to clean and paint it.
There is a slight oil leak at the rear of the gearbox and wondered if the end bit could be replaced, I think it's called tail shaft seal but not sure.

[pgp001]

That end part comes off the aluminium casting, but beware it will have been "crimped" in three places at the back edge to secure it.
I have just removed mine to replace it with a new one, I carefully used a hacksaw to cut away the crimped parts, then you can tap it off fairly easily with a small chisel going around each side a bit at a time.
If you try and remove the housing with it still crimped, you will damage the end of the casting.

Phil

[kevin s]

Yes it knocks off and a new one is drifted on

[deleted_user2]

Hello phil
That's good thankyou.
I've searched Esm, Charles Wares and Moss for a like for like but as I have not been able to find one is why I've asked the question.
Can you remember where you got yours from?

[deleted_user2]

Thanks for replying Kevin

[philthehill]

This is the gearbox tail housing seal you require.

https://www.morrisminorspares.com/gearb ... al-p830851

[deleted_user2]

I did see that then compared it to the one on the gearbox and it looked different.
I'll order that one now I know it'll be ok.
I'm very rusty at the moment , it's been 30 years since I've messed around with cars.
Picking things up quickly, thanks to people like you.

On another note, i am a fairly new member of the MMOC and found out this evening that non members can view the web site and topics. A little disappointed with that.
I'll remember to be more cautious as I'm open to the world not just members.