Thread: rear diff seal LEAKING

You'll need a 3 arm puller - I've just ordered the very same seal, I'm hoping my mate has a puller!

Originally Posted by Marmoset

You'll need a 3 arm puller - I've just ordered the very same seal, I'm hoping my mate has a puller!

you will have a problem with that puller-------it will not work-----it looks as though you need LANDROVER SPECIAL TOOLS to do anything!!!!!!! the centralising peg has a thread in the centre that has a special remooving tool and you also have a restraining tool to hold the yolk in place while you remove the yolk bolt---so the new 3arm 6" puller is a wast of money--best of luck
Greg

has anyone actually removed and replaced this seal and is there any homemade tools,or standard tools that can do the job of the specialised landrover ones???????

Originally Posted by greg smith

has anyone actually removed and replaced this seal and is there any homemade tools,or standard tools that can do the job of the specialised landrover ones???????

Have a look at www.slunnie.com - Aussie Built Rovers
he has some pics of the rotoflex conversion and some home made tools to get the diff pin out.
He uses a piece of timber , a bit of flat steel and a bolt.


also this may help,
http://www.discoweb.org/rotoconversion/index.htm

So there goes another few hours on a relatively 'simple' job

We've jsut done one in the workshop this morning. It's easy when you have the special tools. Not that that helps you...

Be aware that the seal doesn't always cure the problem. If it still leaks then you need a flange kit.

Originally Posted by Marmoset

So there goes another few hours on a relatively 'simple' job

now all we have to do is get the correct threaded bolt ,drill the piece of steel,check that it will pull the piece out, purchase a flange kit,another locator bush, get back underneath the BLOODY CAR AND LOOSE SOME MORE SKIN>>>>> jeese I've had a great weekend

It's this kind of thing that could tempt me to just keep topping it up - I'ts not exactly flooding out but I thought it might be a relatively simple piece of preventative maintenance!