Thread: Big Bird has arrived.

The assembly you have is correct - the 'extra' mesh does not rate a mention in the book as it is not removable. The top does come off, but may never have been off, and may be stuck with either paint or rust.

It is secured only by the thin nut in the middle. When removing it, watch out for the spacer under this, which is easy to lose, as it is loose once the top is off. Good idea to remove the top to give it a clean, as there is likely to be a buildup of dirt enough to restrict the flow a bit.

John

I don't think any of mine have had the spacer !

There is a cork gasket between the filter & the middle section, looks like yours has broken away and a small section is stuck on the filter.
Don't think that you'll easily replace this, maybe silicon the broken bit back into place.

I've managed to remove the top of all of mine but some put up a bit of a fight. As John mentioned, the nut is the only thing holding it in place but it tends to stick onto the middle section.


Colin

Hi all,
Well the adventure continues.
Got the air filter apart and all cleaned up thank you.

Today I decided to replace all the diff oils and gbox etc.
All went easily enough. I was quite pleased with the fact that the swivel housings had not shown any sign of leakage, then I found why. The Drivers side housing was empty, ok it can't leak if its empty but....

Refilled them both and the DS is already dripping.
Scanning the forums it appears the grease idea that was in my old Defender way back has been canned. I'd like to try that Penrite semi fluid stuff, easy fix but it probably not the right thing to do.

New seal I guess. I see there is a split seal available from some vendors, certainly would be easier. Seeing as this car won't be a high milage unit it might be more than adequate to do the easy fix.
How hard is it too do the seal properly??? Is it a big job, looks like the steering arm etc needs to come out as well, is this a press fit etc.

Thanks all

Dave

At minimum, you have to remove the ball from the axle housing. Not a big job, only need to undo a few bolts; except that to do this you need to disconnect the track rod and drag link, and the brake hose (which means bleeding the brakes). And then find that the assembly you are removing is very heavy and awkward.

The proper way to do it is to disassemble the whole setup, renewing bits as necessary as you go. A lot bigger job, but easier. And a better result.

I have used the split seals but I am not enthused about them. If you go that way, at the very least you should check the swivel preload, as free play on the swivel allows the seal to move away from the ball, and hence to leak.

John

Johns way is by far the best as you will be able to fix anything else that is wrong along the way, but IMO there is nothing wrong with a tube of one shot in each swivel housing. Yes, opinions are divided, but I've got one shot in one of my vehicles and oil in the other - both have done heaps of KM without issue. The Rangie got one shot after the seals started leaking - they don't now and haven't for years.

This is the sort of stuff I mean if you haven't used it before - http://www.paddockspares.com/stc3435...ot-grease.html. There are several different brands on the market.

Depends on what you're after at the end of the day.

Was out with the daughter for a drive today when I saw your vehicle. (Hard to miss it really) If you need parts or even just a chat , just stop in at Kooty , top of the hill near the ugly fence. Doug

Thanks Doug,
I'll pop in over the weekend.

Dave

Thanks Doug,

I'll pop in over the weekend.

Dave