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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 03:06 PM |
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Leaking Swing Axle Gearbox?
Hi Guys
I'm trying to track down the source of oil in the gearbox bell housing.
It doesn't smell like gearbox oil and the main seal looks ok.
I have posted a few shots of the oil and of what looks like a "line" from either the casting of the gearbox housing or is some sort of crack.
Your comments are appreciated.
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Greg
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farkengruven
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 03:35 PM |
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Admitedly, it looks like a crack, however, you said it was not gearbox oil. Therefore, it can only come from the engine. Rear main seal.
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 04:32 PM |
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I've had a look at a few other photos of other swing axles via Google and they all seem to have this type of "blemish"....
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 06:56 PM |
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I think you will find that this is a casting mark,as the oil is black it has to be engine oil also there is no signs of it running down the
transmission case. Even though the seal may look good it may be the main bearing moving in the case and the oil leaks past .
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 07:05 PM |
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Thanks Grumble,
I'll check the main seal.
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Greg
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 07:45 PM |
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When the seal is out check the rear main bearing for play in the case and also replace the o ring inside the flywheel.
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| posted on April 7th, 2014 at 07:53 PM |
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Will do.
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