engine and drivetrain Fluid Dripping

[paulram]

I have a bunch of fluid dripping from what looks to be around my trans... Yesterday my speedo stopped working.  I cant lift the car up until I get home but...

 

If the speedo cable cam out of the trans, would trans fluid spew out?  The two happened close to the same time so I'm thinking yes?  Fluid seems thicker than oil.

 

Just wondering if that would happen if speedo cable broke loose.

 

 

[Mike Self]

I'll bet either the cable has come loose from its housing/clamp on the tranny, or the housing is loose on the tranny.  That would cause the speedo/odometer to quit working and for transmission oil to leak out.  

 

Hope you don't have too far to drive to get it home so you can take a look; you don't want to lose too much oil from your tranny; that could damage the bearings and synchros.  Not sure I'd want to drive on a freeway or drive too far; just be cautious.

 

cheers

mike

[paulram]

Well...

 

I drove it 30 miles here and have 30 miles home.  Just bought a 5 speed to replace this one so hopefully will make it home to the garage.

 

I figured the two were related.  Thanks.

 

Paul

[Mike Self]

As I'm sure you know you're gonna need a longer speedometer cable for the 5 speed--either one from a Bavaria or from a 2002 automatic...so your swap might solve the problem if the old cable is damaged/broken.

 

cheers

mike