>I guess I assumed that he meant brake fluid -- given the possible
>translation (my wife is German, and although ich spreche Deutch, I have a
>tough time with the tech/mechanical words of that language. I wouldn't mind
>working for BMW or MB in some capacity some day, though)
>Wet drums mean only one thing in my experience, but I suppose your
>suggestion is possible, although improbable. Wet drums = blown cylinder =
>replace both cylinder and shoes. Right? Right!
>:)
>Dan
Actually, I know several non-LBC's for which differential oil leaking
into the brake drum is a common occurrence. 60's Mopar 7.25/8.25" axles
for instance (I have one in my driveway with a frozen drum as a result).
In theory it happens because of 1) overfilling the diff; 2) breather cap
clogged; but in my case it just does it chronically (warped axle tube?).
Replaced the seal 3 times (twice by shops). Anyway, it's certainly a
possibility, though I admit brake fluid is the obvious culprit.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>
>To: MG Listserver <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 10:47 AM
>Subject: '70 GT Questions
>
>
>>Dan/Jon,
>>
>>You mention "oil" in the rear drum...Do you know for a fact that it is
>>brake fluid? Any possibility that it is axle oil? Could be a bad seal or
>>a plugged axle breather if so.
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>
>
Max Heim
'66 MGB
runs great, needs paint
Palo Alto CA
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