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axle leak at right rear..again
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bighealeysource
Luke Skywalker
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Thanks Andy - know it's about 8:30 over in the UK ? and really glad you were
still looking at the website. Any thoughts about the rubber O ring ? Guess
it just kind of sits there ?
Thanks again,
Mike
still looking at the website. Any thoughts about the rubber O ring ? Guess
it just kind of sits there ?
Thanks again,
Mike
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tahoe healey
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darn, wheel bearing replacement for dummies! Now you've sunk to my level. Thanks Andy and all.
bighealeysource
Luke Skywalker
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Hey Andy,
Just figured out where the O ring goes - there's a groove in the hub that
it fits in perfectly. Could be why I had the problem, didn't have one. Afraid
to check other side now ! Will put the gasket gunk and paper gasket onto
the hub and see how it works tomorrow.
Thanks again,
Mike
Just figured out where the O ring goes - there's a groove in the hub that
it fits in perfectly. Could be why I had the problem, didn't have one. Afraid
to check other side now ! Will put the gasket gunk and paper gasket onto
the hub and see how it works tomorrow.
Thanks again,
Mike
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Forgive me if someone else has already suggested this but it sounds like you need to put a speedi-sleeve on the zxle stub. After pulling the hub examine the surface of the stuf carefully. If it is pitted or scratched oil will continue to leak into the hub and so onto the rear of your brakes and tires.
Installing a new sleeve is not too difficult, though I destroyed one in the process of learning to do it the first time. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit making sure you get the right size sleeve which you can cross with the bearing number at any auto store.
Installing a new sleeve is not too difficult, though I destroyed one in the process of learning to do it the first time. Just follow the instructions that come with the kit making sure you get the right size sleeve which you can cross with the bearing number at any auto store.
bighealeysource
Luke Skywalker
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Success - everything back together and just got back from a 30 minute test
run and no leaks - at least thus far ! Going out a but later today for a
longer drive and see if that makes any difference. BTW, put on my Texas
Cooler fan and that has definitely made a difference. Once up to my
normal operating temp of 190, stayed there and didn't climb when I had to
slow down, stop, etc. Seems like it has made about a 10+ degree difference.
Regards,
Mike
run and no leaks - at least thus far ! Going out a but later today for a
longer drive and see if that makes any difference. BTW, put on my Texas
Cooler fan and that has definitely made a difference. Once up to my
normal operating temp of 190, stayed there and didn't climb when I had to
slow down, stop, etc. Seems like it has made about a 10+ degree difference.
Regards,
Mike