Where are all these leaks coming from!?

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Preid

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I originally had two oil leaks.

A nice slow rear crank seal and a rear diff leak. I cant touch the rear crank at the moment as I've no way to lift the engine out, it'll get sorted this coming Winter when I rebuild the truck. Anyway, I sorted the rear diff leak and suddenly the front right swivel decides it doesnt want to hold oil any more. So after getting fed up with it dropping clumps of thick grease on the floor I took it apart and greased her up good.

A few weeks on now and while working away on her I spot the rear left calliper on the axle side is covered in oil! wtf? I did take out the half shafts while sorting the diff leak but that was ages ago. They slid in without any issue. Why now!? I cleaned it off and decided to leave it to gauge if it was leaking enough for me to class it as an urgent repair. I'll add that this is purely an off road truck, no risk to joe public.

I've got swivel kit looked out, I just need some clarification that this is the right seal I require for the rear.

Range Rover Classic Hub Gasket 571752 | eBay

Oh and the front swivel is leaking again... :lol:
 
Think that's what you need. What's your swivel like? is it pitted? As I remember the quickest way to replace the swivel seal is to pull the half shaft and undo the bolts that hold the swivel hub to axle bolts. Replace the seal and the paper gasket between the s/housing and axle. Used to take about 20 mins
 
Superb, I'll get two ordered. Ta.

I'll get a picture of the swivel tomorrow for you, I dont think its too bad but im new to LR. Doesnt sound to hard to sort but it'll probably take me an hour.
 
I didnt manage to get out to the workshop two nights ago but I was there last night. As I finished up I went to get the pic, knelt down and this is what I saw.

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Intermittent leak! The rear hub isnt leaking either, at present.

I've no idea whats going on.
 
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