Experience Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.
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A friend has a 1980 TR7 in almost perfect condition, very low miles - even original tires ! He mentioned he's noticed a minor transmission oil leak. Would you recommend adding anything to the oil to stop the leak ? I was thinking of the products you add to a radiator to stop leaks - I've heard there are similar ones for engines and transmissions.
Thanks,
Steve.
Answer Hi Steve,
I think it depends on where the leak is. If it is a seal on the front or rear shaft then I think that a "fix it in a bottle" might work. But if it is a gasket leak I would not try it. Instead I would just try to tighten the bolts where the leak is. Many times drain plugs leak and they can me easily fixed.
I do have some experience with Lucas stop leak for seals. That is not the British electrics Lucas. It works well on seals.
Howard
