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viennatech
05-13-2005, 03:24 PM
I have a 94 ZJ with a really leaky 242. It's leaking out the front output shaft seal at a rate of about 1/2 Litre per night.

I plan on replacing the seal when i get home this weekend but I need to drive it for about 300Kms first.

I can just fill it back up with ATF and it'll leak all out so i wanted to know. would i be safe in filling with 5W30 motor oil for this trip if i drain and fill it correctly soon?

Is there a pump internal to the 242 or is it just gears etc bathed in oil?

Thanks!

nate
05-13-2005, 03:55 PM
Yeah there is a pump. The pickup is right by the drain plug. With is leaking that bad, are you sure teh case isn't cracked? A seal normally starts a slow leak... you let it get this bad?