Hi Jeff
Those bolts don't retain the oil, I would guess that the front oil seal is
dying / dead. I think the seal replacement job can be done on the car
without removing any of the mounts but it is a lung time since I had my
Herald (same diff set-up) so I am not 100% sure on that.
Graham.
2500PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 4:54 AM
Subject: Oil leak in diff -- what to do about it.
>
> Hello listers, I've recently developed a gear oil leak in the very front
of
> the differential housing -- as best as I can tell, right near where the
> driveshaft connects. The oil is dripping off that mounting flange
thing...
>
> Do I need to remove the differential and take it apart to replace a seal
> there? Just try tightening up the bolts a skosh? Any suggestions? Not a
> serious leak, but something I need to tend to at some point.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
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