904 supposed to leak?

pagilman said

I picked up a rebuilt 904, shift kit, heavy clutches last weekend. The guy I bought it from said there was no oil in it. When I got home i stood it up on the bell housing in the garage, two days later there is a big oil stain on the floor. appears to be about a pint leaked out......

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Hi Walt,

Some builders will use transmission fluid during the transmission build on hard parts. Some will just use assembly lube. The clutches and bands should be soaked in transmission fluid prior to final installation for any build.

I wouldn't worry about the transmission fluid loss at all. If it was stood on the tailshaft or the bellhousing, it should leak--even with very little fluid.

HTH's