On Tue, 18 Feb 97 8:48:27 -0500 DUHART JOHN <duhart@symbol.COM> writes:
>Hey All,
>
> I was stripping all the suspension components off of the frame
>this
>weekend and ran into some problems.
>
> When I separated the drivers side drive-shaft from the diff a
>red oily
>substance leaked out. Also that side of the frame was black from oil
>being spread on it.
I had the same problem. I would jack up one side of the car and hypoid
oil would pour out of the other side of the diffy. The seals are not
difficult to replace. I strongly advise using the Bentley manual as a
guide. If you have already pulled the half shafts, the job is half done.
While you have the diff out, examine the mounts carefully; they are prone
to breakage. Since the unit has no drain plug, you might also use the
opportunity to drain it via the fill hole (TRF puts a drain hole/plug in
their rebuilt units). I refilled mine with Red Line synthetic. Let me
know how it works out.
Mark Anderton
1972 Triumph TR6 (Getting ready for paint)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2 (latest acquisition)
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover (Farm use)
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon (Be patient! I'm workin' on it)
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
1987 VW Golf GTI (How did that sneak in here?)
1972 Grady White Chesapeake Mercruiser I/O
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