probably the dished plastic seal on drive flange on trans. Simple and
inexpensive fix if that's the problem (trans in place)

alistair

On 22-Sep-10, at 3:28 PM, Richard Koerner wrote:

Just got back from a 4,500 mile roadtrip without incident.  However,
when parked in the garage, I noticed a leak on the concrete floor.
Looked up there....definitely leaking from the interface between
inner CV Joint and 4 speed manual transmission.  Wiped the floor
clean, and next day a new spot (about 4 inches in diameter) reappears
WITHOUT having started engine or moving vehicle.  So not good news.....

I recently (about 6,000 miles ago) new Axles (Lobro CV Joints,
rebuilt by GoWesty) on both sides.  I did add CV grease to the
exterior of the new joints; they were wiped clean for shipping and
GoWesty concurred that they needed additional CV grease.  I used 1
tube for all 4 joints when I did the installation.  Did I overdo it
and blow out a seal of some kind?  Or just coincidence?

I had previously (about 30,000 miles ago) replaced the original gear
oil with Redline MT-90 per List wisdom.  Car and motor and
transmission all have now 186,000 of gentle freeway miles mostly.
Everything shifts, runs, sounds normal.

So, before I head to the mechanic, I wanted to get some
advice....what is the probable problem, and what is the probable
fix?  Can it be done with transmission in place and still connected
to engine?  Any idea of what this might cost?

Rich
San Diego