Hi Bob,
The comment was a bit "tongue in cheek".
It depends on the "starting condition " of the parts. If they are
presently good, it means that the leakage rate & the wear rates are not
likely to become a disaster for a while. Lots of Healeys are running
around with wet rear brake shoes. With most types of linings, they still
work ok since very little stopping is actually done by the rear brakes.
The mechanical wear problems, mainly the axle housing shoulder, & the
carriers will eventually get to the point where you can't keep things
tight & the possibility of a major breakdown is likely. Replacement of
the axle housing, bearings, & carriers would be required. Hopefully, you
won't actually lose a wheel while driving. Neglected Healeys usually end
up in the hands of the next owner who has to do major replacement/repair
at great expense. I wouldn't let the problem go for very long.
Dave Russell
BN2
Bob Johnson wrote:
> Dave said"
>
>> If you only drive a couple of thousand miles per year, The whole issue
>> may never become a problem.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Dave Russell
>> BN2
>>
>
> Does this mean you just keep cleaning up and make sure that you keep
> grease in the rear end? And then maybe someday you will want to actually
> do the repair? Does the failure of the seal usually only remain a leak?
> Not a complete failure that would have "dire consequences" in a vey few
> miles for the rear end? ( I really jst want to put this project off
> until I have a somewhat heated garage and not much desire to drive the
> car over the winter.)
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