At 10:47 1/30/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>My differential is covered with amazing amounts of oil and muck from what
>appears to be a long-leaking pinion seal. Given that I have removed my
>springs
>for refurbishing, I'm thinking now is the time to address the seal. Is it
>possible to replace the seal without withdrawing the axle and differential
>from
>the car? Any tips for how to get this job done efficiently, or things to
>look
>for?
>
>Many thanks!
A method which has worked for me is to thread a #8 or #10 self-tapping
screw into either side of the seal, them carefully lever it out. Not
trivial, but the method works. And sure beats pulling the diff apart.
hth
Jim
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Jim
jhassall@blacksburg.net
Blacksburg VA
'63 TR4 in autox preparation, 90% finished, 90% to go
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