Well, I tried to locate the leak using the 'powder deodorant method' but I still can't see it - it's way up there in one of the 'big' piston thingies on the very end of the transmission (Passenger side)...

Was wondering - what does it take to LOWER the end of the transmission enough to expose that area and fix that bugger?! I'm guessing I would need to take out the shifter lever inside the cabin before I start disconnecting the drive shaft to lower the trans... any useful links to the process would be appreciated so I can size this up relative to my mediocre shade-mech skills... Anybody in the area that would be willing to look over my shoulder on this one would be welcome to some food and beer...

Thx,
James

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