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Howdy All, I am getting ready to relace the differential pinion seal. Are there any tips, suggestions,or warnings of what to do or not do. Thanks Steve
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Would help if you'd mention what car /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
But assuming it's your TR4, it's pretty easy. My only comments are to be careful not to gouge the housing when prying out the old seal; and check the sealing surface on the flange carefully before putting it back on. As a rule of thumb, if you can feel a groove with your fingernail, it's too big.
Should be a Speedi-Sleeve available if the flange is damaged.
Don't forget to torque the nut to spec and stick a new cotter pin in it. Also new Nylocs for the driveshaft flange.
But assuming it's your TR4, it's pretty easy. My only comments are to be careful not to gouge the housing when prying out the old seal; and check the sealing surface on the flange carefully before putting it back on. As a rule of thumb, if you can feel a groove with your fingernail, it's too big.
Should be a Speedi-Sleeve available if the flange is damaged.
Don't forget to torque the nut to spec and stick a new cotter pin in it. Also new Nylocs for the driveshaft flange.
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Hi , Its my 63 TR4. I tend to forget the simple stuff sometimes. Thanks Steve
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Howdy All, After about 2 hours, a few bad words and loads of fun, the seal is in and doesn't leak. Actually not to bad of a job. It would have been a lot better if the car was on a lift instead of blocks. Worst part was getting old seal out and the TR4 showering me with dirt, grease and love as i worked on it. Later Steve