Is there a seal on rear of the transmission?

1998 JAGUAR XK8
98,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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I am almost done with putting the transmission back in but i went to add some fluid and it only took 1/2 quart before it dripped. I cannot remember for sure if I drained it or not. Would t it have leaked from back of transmission where the drive shaft goes in if i didn't? Or there is no seal back there?
May 24, 2023 at 5:06 PM
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Yes, there is a seal rear transmission seal at the drive shaft. Here is how you can replace it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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May 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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I am asking if the driveshaft is removed and the transmission was tilted down will it leak from the rear of transmission if fluid was not drained?
May 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I noticed that you haven't been contacted for three days. Have you been able to make any progress?

As far as your last question, yes, fluid will leak. There is a tail housing seal that prevents that from happening.

Let me know how things are going.

Joe
May 28, 2023 at 7:21 PM