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axle seals
JohnnyMac - May 16th, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Hi guys, I'm replacing the leaking axle seals on my 55 running a split case. Does anyone know of the best place to purchase? Are some better than others?

Cheers,

John.


vw54 - May 17th, 2012 at 07:22 AM

make sure you flatten the seal housing on a glass plate with wet n dry paper before fitting the new seals

they get over tightened and you can fit 10 new seals and they will still leak

also clean the gasket and sealing surfaces on the brake backing plates

use fine wet n dry on the bearing spacer to remomve wear marks from the old seal

good quality seals available from VVDS in Sydney 02-9789-1777


68AutoBug - May 17th, 2012 at 02:33 PM

There is a good reply

Lee


JohnnyMac - May 17th, 2012 at 08:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vw54
make sure you flatten the seal housing on a glass plate with wet n dry paper before fitting the new seals

they get over tightened and you can fit 10 new seals and they will still leak

also clean the gasket and sealing surfaces on the brake backing plates

use fine wet n dry on the bearing spacer to remomve wear marks from the old seal

good quality seals available from VVDS in Sydney 02-9789-1777


Thanks very much! Awesome help :)