leaking oil on transmission housing

Astrosfan · 03-11-2013, 11:04 AM

I was detailing my car over the weekend and noticed some oil leaking from what appears to be the top of my transmission housing.

I replaced my transmission fluid about 20k ago. My clutch will slip on very hard engages(which i dont do anymore because of that reason), and there is a grinding between 1-2 and 2-3 during a cold start.

Any ideas as to what might be wrong?

DIGItonium · 03-11-2013, 01:17 PM

6MT? Leaking CSC.

fuct · 03-11-2013, 01:41 PM

im curious as to how you can see anything on the top of the transmission housing when its installed? im guessing you have the vehicle in the air while you are looking...?

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 02:28 PM

Maybe this photo will help....?

Trilitheum · 04-02-2013, 03:30 PM

Your rear differential bushing is shot. That's the rear differential, the transmission is farther forward.

DEpointfive0 · 04-02-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrosfan

Maybe this photo will help....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trilitheum

Your rear differential bushing is shot. That's the rear differential, the transmission is farther forward.

N0SL3N · 04-02-2013, 04:04 PM

Maybe this link will help

DIY Whiteline Differential bushings - MyG37

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 04:18 PM

Is it covered under warranty? Im taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

cheshirecat · 04-02-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrosfan

Is it covered under warranty? Im taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

Not under the 5yr/60k powertrain, no.

You can try your best to sweet talk them and see what they will do for you. I personally suggest looking at the whiteline replacement linked in this thread.

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 05:09 PM

son of a bitch! After this.... it might be time to get another car....

this happened in a total of the last 4 months.

AC compressor ~ $1500
Power steering lock ~ $1400
Differential Bushing ~ $1300

I can tackle little fixes, but I'm not about to try and change the bushing on my own. FAK

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 05:10 PM

Thanks for your help guys!

MJB · 04-02-2013, 05:15 PM

You can still drive with a busted diff bushing... its not going to hurt anything... just might be a little more NVH in the cabin.

DEpointfive0 · 04-02-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrosfan

son of a bitch! After this.... it might be time to get another car....

this happened in a total of the last 4 months.

AC compressor ~ $1500
Power steering lock ~ $1400
Differential Bushing ~ $1300

I can tackle little fixes, but I'm not about to try and change the bushing on my own. FAK

So weird, I've seen a lot of AC compressors get shot...

Btw, since there's a recall on the steering lock, you can get your money back

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

So weird, I've seen a lot of AC compressors get shot...

Btw, since there's a recall on the steering lock, you can get your money back

Im working on getting my money back for that right now actually

Ive lost all confidence in the dependability of my car..... i keep wondering when another $1500 is on its way.......

Astrosfan · 04-02-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

You can still drive with a busted diff bushing... its not going to hurt anything... just might be a little more NVH in the cabin.

GREAT! I figured it had to be replaced

03-11-2013, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	leaking oil on transmission housing I was detailing my car over the weekend and noticed some oil leaking from what appears to be the top of my transmission housing. I replaced my transmission fluid about 20k ago. My clutch will slip on very hard engages(which i dont do anymore because of that reason), and there is a grinding between 1-2 and 2-3 during a cold start. Any ideas as to what might be wrong?

03-11-2013, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	6MT? Leaking CSC. __________________

04-02-2013, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	Your rear differential bushing is shot. That's the rear differential, the transmission is farther forward. cheshirecat, Trips and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

04-02-2013, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Maybe this link will help DIY Whiteline Differential bushings - MyG37 GaleForce likes this. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-02-2013, 05:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	You can still drive with a busted diff bushing... its not going to hurt anything... just might be a little more NVH in the cabin. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

03-11-2013, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	im curious as to how you can see anything on the top of the transmission housing when its installed? im guessing you have the vehicle in the air while you are looking...?

04-02-2013, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	Is it covered under warranty? Im taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

04-02-2013, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	son of a bitch! After this.... it might be time to get another car.... this happened in a total of the last 4 months. AC compressor ~ $1500 Power steering lock ~ $1400 Differential Bushing ~ $1300 I can tackle little fixes, but I'm not about to try and change the bushing on my own. FAK

04-02-2013, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	Thanks for your help guys!

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