Axle oil leak?
baja_01 - April 29th, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Hi All
I've got a problem with an oil leak on the RH rear. Changed the seals and everything twice. Put a different collar in for the seal to run on. Any
other ideas?
65standard - May 3rd, 2010 at 09:24 PM
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posted by baja_01
Hi All
I've got a problem with an oil leak on the RH rear. Changed the seals and everything twice. Put a different collar in for the seal to run on. Any
other ideas?
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Have you overfilled the gearbox?
68AutoBug - May 4th, 2010 at 01:46 AM
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posted by baja_01
Hi All
I've got a problem with an oil leak on the RH rear. Changed the seals and everything twice. Put a different collar in for the seal to run on. Any
other ideas?
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seems odd...
but the only explanation I know if a seal keeps leaking after being renewed...
did You lubricate the seal first..??
I usually dip My finger in oil and wipe it onto the seal so its lubricated...
otherwise they can wear out in a few minutes due to friction..
never ever heard of it happening... but it can..
cheers
LEE
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vw54 - May 4th, 2010 at 07:22 AM
have you re surfaced the bearing housing
have u fitted the seals correct sequence
are you torquing the axle nut correctly
baja_01 - May 4th, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Thanks for replies. Used O-ring lube for seal, torqued axle nut properly. The seal is leaking just sitting there as car hasn't been driven. Noticed
the seal kits I've been getting have a pretty crappy o-ring for the axle though.
matberry - May 4th, 2010 at 08:45 AM
It's important to have the correct bearing cap for the axle tube. Also paint on the backing plate or anywhere that the gaskets sit, and you can use
both paper gaskets to get a better seal.