sirwingalot

Active Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #1

Ok, the disco has been making a noise on the fos area since i got it about 3 weeks ago. It is also loosing some sort of oil over the alloy. I wipe away but it returns after a while. I've looked at other threads, and I think it could be the swivel seals. but before I go and buy a replacement set, does this sound right to any of you? Thanx in advance.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #2

probably hub seal if on rear of wheel

 

G-man

BBQ king

• Mar 28, 2011

• #3

check your axle breather it may be blocked

 

300tdistu

Well-Known Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #4

wheel bearing and hub seal

 

sirwingalot

Active Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #5

OK, if its a wheel bearing, how hard are they to replace? I'm sorry and I'm a noob without a clue, but I'm willing, and usually capable enough. Will a hope and a prayer be enough, or am I asking too much?

 

G-man

BBQ king

• Mar 28, 2011

• #6

wheel bearing is pretty easy, you will need a 52mm socket or a box spanner though

 

sirwingalot

Active Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #7

G-man said:

wheel bearing is pretty easy, you will need a 52mm socket or a box spanner though

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Wow. I'll throw out my silly toy tool kit, and go buy a real mans tool kit then shall I? (Didn't know there was such a thing as 52mm socket!)

 

Ahaggar

Active Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #8

In former times there was a russian Gedore tool, very handy and for universal use.
Btw, you could tell us what type of Disco you are talking about.

 

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G-man

BBQ king

• Mar 28, 2011

• #9

sirwingalot said:

Wow. I'll throw out my silly toy tool kit, and go buy a real mans tool kit then shall I? (Didn't know there was such a thing as 52mm socket!)

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its needed for the hub nuts..... most landrover places sell box spanners for the job, if you were closer i would come give you pointers and lend you the tool

oh you may also need a 14mm 12sided socket for the calliper bolts

 

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fyne1

Active Member

• Mar 28, 2011

• #10

Caliper bolt heads are bi-hex 13mm the disc to hub are the 14mm ones, if you have a bi-hex 1/2" socket try to use it on calipers, very slightly smaller than 13mm and often better for these bolts, less chance of rounding them.

 

G-man

BBQ king

• Mar 28, 2011

• #11

fyne1 said:

Caliper bolt heads are bi-hex 13mm the disc to hub are the 14mm ones, if you have a bi-hex 1/2" socket try to use it on calipers, very slightly smaller than 13mm and often better for these bolts, less chance of rounding them.

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i stand corrected (although my bolts are 17mm single hex)