I had the same problem a few years ago. My recommendation is to replace the
seal and gasket on both sides. Check the bearings, replace if necessary. This
is not a big job and is doable for the average home mechanic.
Good luck
Dave F
1960 Bugeye
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From: Dave Brown[SMTP:davebrown1@earthlink.net]
Sent: November 16, 1997 19:44 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: Oil in the drum.
This week's Midget mechanical challenge (at least in my garage:)
After intermittent swishing and grinding noises from the right rear
when rolling, while waiting for my attention to the problem, my '78 left
a suspicious deposit on the garage floor by the left rear wheel -
differential oil. Pulling the drum revealed a coating of oil on the
inner drum and a loose "countersunk screw retaining the half-shaft
flange." The oil has apparently come around the gasket while loose.
Does this mean my axle oil seals are bad?
Bearings?
If yes, is this a doable job for the home mechanic? The R. Bentley
manual lists 6 necessary special service tools. I have a hammer.
Should I hall my rear end to an expert?
I do plan to clean the drums and replace the shoes.
Thanks for any advice you can give me.
Dave
Palmdale
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