A dollar each way?

**rick130** · 9th February 2016, 08:49 PM

Ian, as everyone has said, that seal face sits 4mm below the hub face so the dust scraper sits pretty much flush with the face.
IIRC I used ground down bearing cones and the depth gauge of my verniers to seat it as I was unaware of JC's drive flange tool trick way back then.

My rear seals have been in since 2002 and maybe 260,000km and no leaks. (oil bathed bearings)

The RTC3511 seal is sooo much better than later versions as it keeps water out as well as the lube in.

**Leo109** · 10th February 2016, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by jboot51

if your Brisbane south side, I can flick you a drive flange.

Thanks for the offer but we're about 3 hours drive from Logan. Anyway, I have a suitable drift to fully seat the seals now that I know they have to be pushed further in.
Seems that small lip on the outer edge is just to help it seal more tightly in the hub.

**TonyC** · 11th February 2016, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by jboot51

I use a standard drive flange to seat the rtc3511 seal.
It seats the seal about 4mm below the face of the hub.
Haven't had an issue for over 80 000 kms.

That's how I do it as well.
It's easy, the seal goes in square, and the correct depth.

Tony

**inside** · 14th February 2016, 12:06 PM

My opinion only but I would be using Corteco seals. Three times the price but worth using proven seals in critical locations.

Thread: A dollar each way?

Thread Tools

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions