Paul...
As an old TC driver I solved the problem this way. I degreased and
cleaned the axle and hub assembly. Then I worked silicone sealant into
the axle splines from the outside of the hub and left plenty of sealant
all around the axle and a joining hub surface.
Then, since we all know the DC is a lady, I stuffed sanitary napkins
inside the hub to absorb any fluid that escaped into the hub.
Dick 8>)
Vintage Parts & Products
Camarillo, CA
Have MG will travel
On Wed, 29 Jan 1997 21:36:50 +1100 (EST) homestay@infolearn.com.au (Syl's
Sydney Homestay) writes:
>I have a persistent rear hub oil leak which I tackled again tonight.
>
>I reckon diff oil is leaking past the oil seal, working its way
>through the
>axle splines where it force fits into the rear hub. Tell tale signs
>being
>oil slung to the outer wheel rim after running down the wheel spokes.
>Not a
>lot but persistent despite replacing the rear oil seal and rear hub
>gasket
>more than once in an attempt to fix it.
>
>I've seen some axles brazed to the hub - maybe to take up slack and
>maybe
>to help solve this problem.
>
>What I have in mind and seek comment from fellow listers seems almost
>too
>simple a fix:
>
>At great risk to my person I took from our kitchen sink the sink plug
>- 50
>mm (2") diameter - exactly the right size to force fit into the inside
>of
>the wheel hub. Once in place it can't go anywhere being held in by the
>wheel spinner. I don't reckon any oil will get past that baby. What do
>you
>reckon?
>
>Apart from getting into real trouble for pinching the plug can you see
>any
>problems?
>
>Paul
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