Help with Front Diff Pinion Seals

Hi,

The brown one is FRC8220, this is the older type, the dust cover varies with each type,

Dave

Brilliant

Thanks, saves me trying to get one matched up

I can't tell with the pictures, but is the 'brown' one actually a red high-temp one by any chance? I've noticed of late that a lot of high temp seals are being replaced with after market black ones.....


I will however reiterate very strongly to use sealant.

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Originally Posted by justinc

Jock, I never have issues with the FTC5258 Corteco brand seal.

I use the pinion flange to seat it dead square by doing it up using the mudshield to press it in. I then remove the pinion flange, and refit the old seal, fit the pinion flange again and do it up gently a few mm to provide clearance between the mudshield and the seal outer lip. I then remove the pinion flange again, toss away the old seal and reinstal the flange. I use a decent silicon in behind the washer, toss out that useless felt washer.

JC

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Well I have just butchered a brand new pinion seal while 'gently:angel:' tapping it in, so then I decided to do a little searching and after reading this I am now more confident using Justin's technique rather than tapping it in.
Another example of the value of this forum and the contributions of it's members.
Thanks Justin;).

Cheers,
Paul.