Hi All,
Well, I finally looked under Puddles today and after sitting for two months in
the winter. She has developed a significant leak. In fact, that's why I
looked. It ran down the tire and made a good size spot on the floor under the
tire. I have removed the axle and bearing hub to find my speedy sleeve worn
in-two. I had this problem about four years ago and found the axle house worn
where the bearing tilted and grooved the housing. I repaired the groove with
liquid metal then used a sleeve to aid in the seal.
Presently the seal has worn a groove completely around the sleeve. The seal is
still soft and looks real good. I can't see how a rubber seal can wear into a
stainless sleeve. But I guess if you have enough heat a rubber wheel can cut
metal. When I first repaired the groove I, being atypical Sprite owner (we
tight) I didn't replace the seal or bearing. It all looked real good.
So am I right to replace all the moving parts, seal and bearing and try again.
Should I replace the speedy sleeve or run with out it? I already sanded it
smooth.
Cheers
Wrongway Ricky
60 Frog eye "Puddles"
52 MGTD "Sparky"
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