Thread: Speedy sleeve

Originally Posted by jx2mad

I have a slight oil leak from around the oil seal on the rear hub of my Defender 300 tdi. I think that a speedy seal might be the way to go but I don't know the diameter required. Does anyone know the diameter of the stub axle tube where the hub seal runs? Thanks. Jim

Jim,
I would suggest if the seal surface isn't real flash to replace the stub. The reason I say this is that a speedy sleeve STILL requires a reasonable backing to work correctly, AND sometimes the surface can be that bad the speedy sleeve will STILL allow weeping past it, then the brake pads need cleaning/ replacing Again, the whole lot apart bla bla bla.
I gave up on sleeves many years ago, only like doing jobs once.
If there is only a small amount of damage / wear to the surface then should be OK, OR if grooved, then try another seal position? Are you using RTC3511 double lip seals?

JC

You may be able to position a new seal on a different section of the shaft. If not, just stick the vernier calipers on the shaft and give the measurments to a bearing place to match up a speedy sleeve.

Hi Justinc. I wondered about that myself. How difficult is it to replace the hub? Jim