Anyone care to take a stab at who's this is leaking??

I've noticed lately that shifting in my 5spd has gotten a lil notchy, clunky even. So I slid underneath the car to have a look and this is what I find.

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Looks like fresh diff fluid where the shift linkage meets the tranny. It's a slow leak but noticeable enough when shifting and I'd like to tackle the issue ASAP.

Problem is, I have no idea how it's leaking from that area. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks a ton in advance!

Looks like the shifter fork rod seal is throwing fluid out. There are two ways to fix this:

1. Remove the tail shaft cover of your gearbox and replace the seal for the shifter fork rod

2. Keep your fluid topped off

Hmm, remove tail shaft cover from gearbox... why do I sense this will be a pita

(hits the search button and crosses fingers)

Hmm, remove tail shaft cover from gearbox... why do I sense this will be a pita

 

 

 

 

 

(hits the search button and crosses fingers)

Well you'll have to drop your drive shaft but it will save you from dropping the whole gearbox. I had to, to replace a $26 bearing that was walking