BJ8 Transmission Front Seal

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Gadwhite

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• Jun 10, 2019

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1964 BJ8 leaking front transmission seal. Quick question for you guys. With the transmission out of the car, do you need to remove the bell housing to replace the front seal on the BJ8 Transmission? If you have any additional tips on doing this job they would be appreciated. I was unable to find any specifics on this job in the big green book or in the Haynes manual.

 

Rob Glasgow

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• Jun 10, 2019

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Not sure about a BJ8, but I replaced that seal on my BT7 without removing the bell housing. Fairly easy job.

 

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Gadwhite

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• Jun 10, 2019

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Rob thanks . Im thinking just using a seal puller like this one. Is that what you did?

 

RAC68

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• Jun 10, 2019

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With the transmission out of the car, I would take the bell housing off and seal all bolts with thread lock. Also, I would do this to all other bolts that extend through the housing. This will the use of such lubricants as Red Line MTL, M90, and others from leaking through.

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Ray(64BJ8P1)

 

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Gadwhite

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• Jun 10, 2019

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Ray
Thanks for the response. Probably a good idea, since I'm puling it out. Ill see how it looks in there.

 

Rob Glasgow

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• Jun 10, 2019

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If I remember, I think I just drilled a small hole in the surface of the seal and used a storng pick or small screw driver to pry it out. I wasn't difficult.

 

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Gadwhite

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Rob
Thank-you. Ill give that a shot if my pick/puller doesn't work.

 

Rob Glasgow

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• Jun 10, 2019

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I think your pick/puller is certainly a more elegant tool than I used so I'm sure it will be fine. Make sure you put some type of sealant around the outside of the seal before you install. I don't remember what I used but someone here will provide good advice.

 

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tabeeR

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• Mar 15, 2021

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No, you don't have to remove the bell housing. Well, at least that is what my cousin who worked at a car service said.

 

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tabeeR

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• Mar 22, 2021

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So, did you fixed it? Still, the best thing to do is to visit service where guys you'll tell you a concrete answer, and you'll know how to fix your problem. Also, there are a lot of websites on the internet, where you can find the answer to such a question, Take your chances and do it, I am sure you won't be disappointed. If I have a problem with my car or other similar stuff, I usually visit gearboxy.com, here you can find an explanation for almost anything you want to know, moreover guys have some really good prices.

 

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• Mar 22, 2021

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tabeeR said:

So, did you fixed it? Still, the best thing to do is to visit service where guys you'll tell you a concrete answer, and you'll know how to fix your problem. Also, there are a lot of websites on the internet, where you can find the answer to such a question, Take your chances and do it, I am sure you won't be disappointed. If I have a problem with my car or other similar stuff, I usually visit gearboxy.com, here you can find an explanation for almost anything you want to know, moreover guys have some really good prices.

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