18-02-2024, 12:59 PM
...and the 'bit of metal' that came with the plug is there to stop muck from getting into said clutch pit, but isn't supposed to seal. Also, as can be seen in the picture, oil is more likely to be seeping from the sump nearby - and also from other places higher up on the engine such as the block to crankcase joint. This is not unusual.
When refilling the gear box, it is good idea to leave the oil level a bit below that specified by Austin originally - this helps it stay in the box and not end up on the clutch. (I run my Ruby box at exactly 3/4" below the top gearbox face where the filler hole fits and that seems to work. Various threads on here refer.)
When refilling the gear box, it is good idea to leave the oil level a bit below that specified by Austin originally - this helps it stay in the box and not end up on the clutch. (I run my Ruby box at exactly 3/4" below the top gearbox face where the filler hole fits and that seems to work. Various threads on here refer.)