Unidentifiable gearbox oil leak

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Rob5464
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Unidentifiable gearbox oil leak

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My HDI 110 is leaking gearbox oil. Can't tell where its leaking from. I Replaced the drivers side shaft seal, thinking that was the problem, but its not. Although there is oil all round that area.

But occasionally the clutch slips briefly if I put my foot down. Any ideas?
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Re: Unidentifiable gearbox oil leak

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Could be the release bearing sleeve oil seal ( first motion shaft oil seal.)
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Re: Unidentifiable gearbox oil leak

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Agreed, is it dripping from under the bell housing?
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Re: Unidentifiable gearbox oil leak

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Is it definitely not engine oil?
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
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