Thread: Rear prop shaft felt seal

Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64

Hi,
Bit stumped, as I cannot find this item anywhere.
The seal sits under the threaded 'cap'
Help please on where to look. I need Two.
Thanks
whitehillbilly

Land Rover Parts - REAR HUB - (ROVER TYPE DIFFERENTIAL)

You mean No. 17 in the attached?

I don't think that is what he is looking for. He is looking for the felt washer in the sliding joint on the prop shaft. It does not have a separate part number in the manual. If anyone finds a source, I want to know! (The one I made is not working too well)

Hello from Brisbane.

I had the same problem a few weeks ago - you won’t find it in the parts catalogue. It basically isn’t there.

The original propshaft slider has a cork washer and a split flat metal ring holding it in place under the screw cap. This has been replaced by a neoprene washer which doesn’t need the split ring although you can fit them.

I went to Hardy Spicer here in Brisbane and the guy behind the counter quickly sorted it out with new neoprene washers. They are fairly cheap and simply stretch over the spline to go into place on the shaft. Hardy Spicer made the OEM shafts - at least on my truck.

Cheers,

Neil

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I don't think that is what he is looking for.

Sorry, I should learn to read twice, post once, a bit like a carpenter...

Actually, I am now interested in the answer too, as just about to take mine apart. So, I'm off to Hardy Spicer it seems....

Mark

Thanks for the replies
UK boys came up with this.
04-2055 NORTON DOMINATOR SINGLE FEATHERBED FOOTREST SPACER TUBE FELT SEAL WASHER | eBay

Had a thought about my Fergy axle seal. No5
Bare Co - MF - Front Axle
Have to dig one out and have a look.

Whitehillbilly

Originally Posted by JDNSW

If anyone finds a source, I want to know! (The one I made is not working too well)

John,

Hello from Brisbane.

As per the posted response immediately after yours - the replacement seal/washers are readily available through Hardy Spicer - and presumably any other outlet specialising in automotive drive shafts. They were a stock item in Brisbane.

The original cork washers that were supported by a split flat washer typically disintegrate when the prop halves are separated. So, these have been replaced by a neoprene washer that is very simple to fit.

Probably someone in Dubbo would have them.

Cheers,

Neil

I've sourced them locally.
A polymer 'seal', well a thick washer, with a lip both sides. Come with a new threaded collar.

If I get time I could get some & deliver at Cooma.

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

I've sourced them locally.
A polymer 'seal', well a thick washer, with a lip both sides. Come with a new threaded collar.

If I get time I could get some & deliver at Cooma.

Colin

See you in Cooma!