Reverse switch oil leak
Having a bad leak out the back of the reverse gear detent switch (I'm presuming that is what it is .
Anyway - it seems to be coming out of a small tear in the black plastic cap atv the back of it . Is there some kind of gunk I can smear over it to seal it up or am I going to have to get a new one ? |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 1870897)
Having a bad leak out the back of the reverse gear detent switch (I'm presuming that is what it is .
Anyway - it seems to be coming out of a small tear in the black plastic cap atv the back of it . Is there some kind of gunk I can smear over it to seal it up or am I going to have to get a new one ? a photo would be nice.. i might have the part... beers :beer: |
Originally Posted by swoope
(Post 1870901)
i would pull the cap... clean the f out of it and then silicon is you friend... i would do it from the inside if you can..
a photo would be nice.. i might have the part... beers :beer: Do you have a complete spare trans you can scavenge off ? :) |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 1870905)
Hi swoope - yeah , I tried silicone but I think I need special oil resistant stuff . I have pulled it out & there is nothing I can do on the inside as it is a sealed unit .
Do you have a complete spare trans you can scavenge off ? :) send a photo to my gmail address. beers :beer: |
The dealer found mine was leaking the last time I had the car in for service. It was replaced under warrenty.
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Just had my 2nd reverse switch start leaking - that is your old one Swoope .
Wonder if it is a common issue ? |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 3564510)
Just had my 2nd reverse switch start leaking - that is your old one Swoope .
Wonder if it is a common issue ? it can happen faster if you have modified the exhaust in any way.. but the switch i sent you was off a 05 tranny with 6k miles on it.. so if you want to know about the placement / exhaust issue send me a note via email.. btw. dixion rules.. beers :beer: |
Midpipe is stock (gutted cat) . I think it's to do with tracking the car - maybe .
What is the next race in the series - Indy 500 ? |
Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 3567003)
Midpipe is stock (gutted cat) . I think it's to do with tracking the car - maybe .
What is the next race in the series - Indy 500 ? it has been ok this year, kinda.. indy. we should chat via email this weekend.. :) going to be home for a change.. and focused on catching up.. lots of questions, and a few answers. ;) beers :beer: |
hi.. i have issues with the reverse switch oil leak. swoope mentioned about the modified exhaust so here we go..
The Car: 04 - Rx-8 - 6 Speed Manual BHR Coils AutoExe Exhaust No Cat (straight custom pipe) 9K Miles The Problem: Gear oil leaks from the reverse switch. Solutions tried so far: Rubber/silicon seal (lasted about 3 weeks) Custom made leather gasket (lasted about 1 month) Any suggestion(s) would be appreciated. Thanks. |
yep - get a new switch and shield it from the exhaust heat .
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Thanks Brettus. Any chance I can keep the current switch?
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Originally Posted by rqbs
(Post 3845746)
Thanks Brettus. Any chance I can keep the current switch?
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Thanks again. You know any place where I can order the switch online in US or Canada?
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Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 3845299)
yep - get a new switch and shield it from the exhaust heat .
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im getting the same leak... same switch too. :(
I almost want to just through some rtv on it |
My switch started dripping with only 500 miles on the car.
The replacement, now nearly 4 years old, is still drip-free. |
it seems like it leaks from around where it bolts to the transmission
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(Rx-8 2004 6 speed manual)
The two switches (Neutral Safety Switch and Reverse/Back-up Switch) are they interchangeable? |
Originally Posted by rqbs
(Post 3849981)
(Rx-8 2004 6 speed manual)
The two switches (Neutral Safety Switch and Reverse/Back-up Switch) are they interchangeable? |
Originally Posted by alnielsen
(Post 3849990)
No, they are not. They are different sizes where they screw into the trans.
but i think they are the same switch.. i sent the reverse sensor switch in my spare tranny down under.. ! used the other switch to fix the same problem. the answer is once it fails. the leak is permanent.. beers :beer: |
YEP, as a replacement part they are Both the Same....Y612-17-640B, this Neutral Switch is used also as the Reverse Switch.
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Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 3845299)
yep - get a new switch and shield it from the exhaust heat .
Curious bc I'm replacing my switch, and don't want to have to do this again in the future. |
I can say after struggling with my neutral safety switch this afternoon and realizing that I was shipped the wrong switch. The head of the snesor is the same size, but the threaded portion on the neutral switch has a larger diameter than the reverse switch.
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