Fast leak from manual transmission

1995 SATURN SL2
147,000 MILES
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PMGUY
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I am having great difficulty shifting gears. I added trans fluid and was good for only about 2-3days. It is leaking so quickly that I can't see/notice from where. Plus, of course, I am only a novice. With this particular vehicle is there a likey source for the leak ?? help please ..
Sep 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The three most likely sources are the leak and right axle seals and the quill bearing/input shaft seal which is in the clutch/bell housing behind your throw out bearing.So what are is it coming from?Also is it hard to shift into every gear or just certain gears?
Sep 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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PMGUY
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It is hardest to shift up/down in 1st and 2nd gear. 3rd is not as difficult, and 4-5 gears are somewhat easier still. When I start the car first thing in the morning is the hardest. Of course, after it has warmed up a bit, is when it is a bit (not much) easier.
Sep 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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When you press down the clutch pedal is it hard all the way down?Or does it drop some and then get hard?
Sep 29, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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