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So my 1984 series 3 (which sat in a barn for 13 years) has leaks coming from the inside of both front hubs. Seems worse when its a full lock. Any ideas what needs replacing?
Series 3 Leaky front hubs
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Most likely swivel balls, big seals may be perished, but also likely the balls have gone rusty, or are scored. Replace if visual inspection shows damage on the balls. If not, change the seals.
Can you post any pics of the area where the oil is coming from?
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Can you point me in the direction of the seals? I checked the balls and they look perfect
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Big seal round the inside of the hub, riding over the surface of the balls. Post a pic if in doubt.
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That will fit, but it is very cheap. Might be better to go with the OEM option.
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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
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That's the ones though worth trying to get OEM, cheapest will be poor quality (likely Britpart)
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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
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ANy idea where I could get oem seals?
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And you'll get a better idea of how the good the balls are when you strip out the seals
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Looks like a **** job, may get my mechanic on it
You can do that job yourself if you've got axle stands and the tools including a torque wrench. Do you have a workshop manual? Haynes manual not detailed enough. If you're going to a garage make sure they are familiar with series landys.
An easy job and if you are running a Land Rover you really do need to up your spannering skills, let us know your location there may be someone local to help/advise.
Always lots of little jobs to do and you will soon tire of finding money to pay for them to be done. There is as much fun in fixing them as driving the things.
Always lots of little jobs to do and you will soon tire of finding money to pay for them to be done. There is as much fun in fixing them as driving the things.
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Yep. The bay of fleas - item # 322000893940 - £5.43 each...
And its worth doing the job yourself too - you will learn a lot - it is a messy job ( wear gloves!! ).
Post some piccies up - we should be able to see what's goin on !
