Manual transmission leak at shifter

[DAC516]

There’s oil on top of the shifter boot. It is a 2005 4.0 with a NSG370 6 speed manual. I don’t readily see a replacement boot or seals available. Is the only choice a replacement shift tower? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

 

[KennethS]

My AX15 was leaking from the top and I discovered the bolts at the shifter mounting area were loose. I tightened them and that resolved the issue.

 

[cpwolf]

There’s oil on top of the shifter boot. It is a 2005 4.0 with a NSG370 6 speed manual. I don’t readily see a replacement boot or seals available. Is the only choice a replacement shift tower? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

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How long have you had it?

Personally, I’d clean it really well, and make sure the 4 (I think) Torx bolts are good and snug, right is tight.

And give it 2 months and see if it’s a serious leak and back.

I’m not familiar with a rebuild boot, and the NSG the shift tower is expensive because of all the detentes etc in the shifter.
The B&M is way more expensive but a great upgrade.

Also, if you get one, pay close attention to the year, because the Bend in that shift for the JK that had that trans for a long time and far more prevalent, it doesn’t have that same bend, and it’s a PITA that it fits different in the 05TJ.

 

[DAC516]

How long have you had it?

Personally, I’d clean it really well, and make sure the 4 (I think) Torx bolts are good and snug, right is tight.

And give it 2 months and see if it’s a serious leak and back.

I’m not familiar with a rebuild boot, and the NSG the shift tower is expensive because of all the detentes etc in the shifter.
The B&M is way more expensive but a great upgrade.

Also, if you get one, pay close attention to the year, because the Bend in that shift for the JK that had that trans for a long time and far more prevalent, it doesn’t have that same bend, and it’s a PITA that it fits different in the 05TJ.

Thanks! I haven’t had it long, six months or so. I noticed the oil last month when replacing the rubber floor pan cover. I cleaned up the trans boot at that time. I noticed it again this week when recovering wires on top of trans with split loom. I wonder if the vent tube is plugged, causing positive pressure in the case.

 

[gasiorv]

Make sure the breather is clear. If it is clogged the oil will push through that area when it heats up