If the 58 cable is the same as 60-64, & probably is, there
is an O-ring on the end that goes into the tranny, This is
usually a source of leakage. I'm not certain, but I don't
believe the housing is the source of the leak.
John
Keleigh wrote:
> G'day everyone Haven't been chatting, but I have been
> reading all the e-mails . I am having a little trouble
> with the transmission shift cable. The cable on my car is
> not broken but the outer cable at the transmission is made
> out of rubber pipe and is perished and broken. Probably
> burnt from the exhaust . When the car is parked it leaks
> transmission fluid. I was wondering if this is a common
> problem and has happened to somebody else and they may be
> able to shed some light on the subject, in the way of ,
> does this tubing has to be oil tight or is it a problem
> further on in my gearbox? I have spoken to some fellow
> Imperial blokes in Aussie recently and found out about 7
> other Imperial in Aussie. Which is 7 more that I knew
> about! EXample 51 Limo, 56 Newport, 61 4 door, 61
> Coupe, 58 4 door, and a right hand drive 58 4
> door. Thanks guysMick58 Coupe