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LandyDanR

New Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #1

Hello there!
This is my first time posting so lets give this a go!
I have a 1986 Ex-Military 90 and surprise surprise, one of the swivels is leaking. Now i've never done one before but have done quite a bit of research and prepared to get stuck in.

Firstly, is there any hints and tips that might help me along..?
Secondly, where do all you folk source parts from, Im thinking gaskets, seals etc.

Thanks for all your help

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #2

If there's no pitting on the swivels then you only need to replace the rear seals, personally I use Craddocks but only cos it's local to where I work

 

neilly

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #3

Hello Landydan,


Download a copy of the Rave manual you will find it very useful.

Are you going to replace the swivel itself ( is it damaged) or just the seal?

I get stuff from a multitude of places, Local LR specialists if they are handy and within a reasonable price. Otherwise If I know the part number I use LR direct , JGS 4x4 or the bay of flea.

Cheers

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #4

14mm ratchet spanner from halfords is also useful

 

Gmacz

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #5

Drain oil and put one shot swivel grease in there instead. Saves a strip down and the job is done.

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #6

Gmacz said:

Drain oil and put one shot swivel grease in there instead. Saves a strip down and the job is done.

Click to expand...

If the seal's shot it'll leak whatever you put in there...

 

Disco1BFG

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Full Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #7

One of the guys on here did a video of doing this job which you might like to watch..

Part 2 is here, with a link to part 1 within :-

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...using-and-cv-joint-replacement-part-2.313673/

I use any of the above suppliers - and usually go off price for equivalent parts, BUT beware of Br*tpart "stuff" - some of it is good, but, sadly some of it is very definitely some distance away from good

 

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #8

Try Land Rover for seals and gaskets, around the same price as OEM from internet sources.

 

KISSMYAURA

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2018

• #9

Plenty of vids on you tube, take your time and enjoy it!
You will need a spring balance see pic below
Suppliers take yer pick, n google em for best price, just watch for P&P charges......
Paddocks
John Craddock
LR parts
Rimmer bros
Island 4x4
Ebay

You can download a workshop manual if you look about on the internerd.

Or just buy one, it will come in handy

 

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Oldseadog

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• Jan 6, 2018

• #10

+1 for John Craddock

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2018

• #11

Check the top swivel bush (Raiko) for any free play, this is movement in the wheel in the 12 o’clock / 6 o’clock when wheel is off the ground. I recently adjusted mine after an MoT fail and it sorted out the slow leak I had from the bottom of the swivel . I plan a full stripdown however when the weather gets better.
I use Dingocroft for parts as they are local to me and very knowledgeable, they do kits with all the seals and gaskets and they always try to source OEM and genuine.

 

Last edited: Jan 6, 2018

nobber

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2018

• #12

lr series are very good, did mine a few weeks back, a mix of lr series and genuine from land rover.