CV joint into transmission leak advice

Well, from out of left field, Mark from X1/9 Australia has suggested a much simpler procedure!
By unbolting the two bottom bolts on the McPherson strut and allowing the control arm to drop, this should create enough play to pull the whole haft shaft out of the diff.
This will avoid having to replace the torqued bolts to the stub shaft as it'll come out also.
If there is still not enough space, just unbolt the control arm and there will definately be enough then.
Going to try that first!

Gaz.

Hi Gareth,
I've never had to do this job, so can't really comment on it.
However, it might be worth giving Nick Troth at P1X a call for advice with this. it's highly likely he will have undertaken this task and might be able to give you some pointers.

Also, a write up of the task for the club mag would be much appreciated

Cheers
Andy

Thanks Andy.....and yes, I've struggled to get a definitive guide on how to do this specific task.
The Haynes manual is a bit sketchy with not much detail.
I will try and take a few photos and make note of what I'm doing so anyone doing this in the future will have something to reference.

Claire from EurosportUK has suggested that it's quite common to change the transmission oil and to then get a leak.
The old oil is probably thicker and the newer oil a lot thinner finding it's way through old hardened rubber seals.
I guess there's an argument of just leaving things alone but I changed the oil to Redline MTL and here we are!

Gaz.

......Holy Cow!

I thought I'd give you all an update of where I am.
As most of you know, I'm in construction and not a mechanic so am learning more and more about the X1/9 by just getting stuck in.
I finally completed the leaking oil seal ring to the diff/CV joint on the drivers side.....It's not a job for the faint hearted!
I will do a write up later because after spending money on specific tools to tackle this job, I discovered that I needn't have bothered!
I will elaborate on this later should anyone want to tackle this job.
All I need to do now is to torque down the 6 CV joint bolts.
As I have the transmission drained down, it seems madness to not tackle passenger side with the shorter haft shaft.
I did start today but can you believe it......one of the CV joint bolts was rounded off so I've had to order a bolt remover.
Hopefully, one more Saturday will do it as we have some local classic meet ups starting on the Sunday!

Gaz.

Hi All,

Quick update!
As you can see from the photo I posted in “X1/9 Spotting”, I made it to my first show this year.
Completed replacing both offside and nearside diff oil seals and reassembled everything. Hit a few snags along the way but can honestly say that after doing it once, I would fly through doing it again. Learnt a few tricks along the way to simplify the process without the need for additional kit. I plan to do a write up soon as promised.
My X1/9 is dry as a bone underneath now!

Gaz.

Well done!
You should be able to get out and about in your exxie now and enjoy the car and weather!
Looking forward to the write up