Help with Front Diff Pinion Seals

**ashtrans** · 19th March 2013, 04:58 PM

Hi,

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

Dave

**Jock The Rock** · 19th March 2013, 07:05 PM

Brilliant

Thanks, saves me trying to get one matched up

**cewilson** · 23rd March 2013, 02:09 PM

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.

**harro** · 23rd July 2013, 07:41 AM

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

Well I have just butchered a brand new pinion seal while 'gently

' 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

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Cheers,
Paul.

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