Was the TC moody and irritable for a few days before the procedure?
Your post was the funniest thing I have ever read on this list.
David Littlefield
Houston, TX
On Wed, 29 Jan 1997 13:16:14 EST damitdick@juno.com (W. J. Richard
Criswell) writes:
>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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