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mike_beecham
13th January 2010, 07:39 AM
Hi all,
In my Td5 Defender l have an oil leak from what l thin its the swivel hub seal. It is the part thathas the 4 bolts through it coming off the axel housing and just before the ball joint.
My question - l need to purchse the parts for it's repair at the mechanics (l get Rover parts cheaper which he has no worries with) - is that what it is called? Is that all l need?

Second - is it likely to cause detrimental oil loss in the diff itself? It is leaving a 50c coin oil patch overnight/2 days generally.

We though by draining the oil from the hub itself and filling with greece might stop it leaking for a while - but it has continued to leak!


Ta,

Mike

Bush65
13th January 2010, 08:55 AM
I just call it the swivel ball seal.

Sometimes this seal leaks because the swivel bearings are worn, preventing uniform contact between seal and swivel ball.

mike_beecham
13th January 2010, 09:03 AM
Oh yes. Thanks for that.

Mike

Grockle
13th January 2010, 09:21 PM
it's called the swivel wiper seal

mike_beecham
14th January 2010, 10:55 AM
Thanks for that. Is that all l need? The seal itself? No other gaskets etc?

Ta,
Mike

rangieman
14th January 2010, 11:42 AM
I thing you will find its a axle inner seal the Td5 fender should have grease in the swivlel houseing