M

millwall

New Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #1

hi I need a bit of help, I have oil leaking what seem to be from the centre of the shaft it is not getting into the brakes,but onto the out side of the wheel. I have cleared the breather which was blocked. I have put the two new seals in, at the same time I changed the bearings. I have fitted new hub caps. lasted a couple of days then it started to leak again it driving me mad. :boom:

 

OxonLandy

Active Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #2

half shaft?

 

M

millwall

New Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #3

hi oxen do you mean I need a new shaft ?

 

OxonLandy

Active Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #4

When mine was leaking oil like that it turned out my half shaft was knackered. have you jacked up the wheel and checked for excessive movement?

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Aug 20, 2013

• #5

A little oil will always try and work along the half shafts but I imagine it would be worse with a badly scored shaft. Did you grease the o ring before pushing the hub cap on? If not I may not be seated properly

 

M

millwall

New Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #6

No I have not as yet but its booked in tomorrow for mot. fingers crossed if it goes through I will then have the time to work on it again

 

M

millwall

New Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #7

Thanks blue no I did not it snapped on tight but I can turn it but can't get the bugger back off any ideas on which tool to use

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Aug 20, 2013

• #8

millwall said:

Thanks blue no I did not it snapped on tight but I can turn it but can't get the bugger back off any ideas on which tool to use

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Couple of flat screwdrivers as prybars is the usual way. A little silicon to help the o ring to do it's job won't do any harm.

Good luck with the MOT

 

M

millwall

New Member

• Aug 20, 2013

• #9

thanks blue I will try to get it off in the morning I have a tube of white silicon I will wack some around the o ring and the edge of the cap and hope for the best