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bikermangs

Member

• May 19, 2016

• #1

Hi guys as my post says I'vehad the front diff seal and bearing replaced and for about month Iit was ok , now it's started leaking again , is this a problem I will just have to live with or has the garage fitted it wrong , any ideas please, mick .

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #2

check the breathers not blocked, but its quite possible you need another seal fitting

 

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bikermangs

Member

• May 19, 2016

• #3

jamesmartin said:

check the breathers not blocked, but its quite possible you need another seal fitting

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Thanks for advice so quickly james ill check the breather , may be daft question but is it on top of diff?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• May 19, 2016

• #4

on the axle tube,its not that unusual for a new seal to fit if fitted correctly ,but it is easy for garter seal to drop off if tapping a new seal home

 

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tomcat59alan

Well-Known Member

• May 20, 2016

• #5

I take it the drive flange was in good condition ie.it wasn't worn where the seal lip makes contact ?

 

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bikermangs

Member

• May 20, 2016

• #6

tomcat59alan said:

I take it the drive flange was in good condition ie.it wasn't worn where the seal lip makes contact ?

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Thanks tomcat, don't know about that the garage said nothing but then again would they have known, that's the trouble I guess with garages doing the repair, thanks for all your advice guys , going to look into it when I have time , if a new diff assembly is required how much will I be talking any ideas , thanks.

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• May 20, 2016

• #7

bikermangs said:

Thanks tomcat, don't know about that the garage said nothing but then again would they have known, that's the trouble I guess with garages doing the repair, thanks for all your advice guys , going to look into it when I have time , if a new diff assembly is required how much will I be talking any ideas , thanks.

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Rebuild prices vary, around the £250 to £300 mark would get a fully refurbed diff. Removing the diff and changing a bearing without checking the condition of the flange seal contact area would not be indicative of a careful repair.

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

Full Member

• May 20, 2016

• #8

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/rebuilt-differentials.html