Presuming mine actually has oil in it I've never had a problem - is the surface the seal rubs on worn? Also if it's not already, get a double-lipped seal. Pretty sure this is the modern equivilant of the felt wiper seal on older vehicles (a smaller lip faces "out"). If there is room, you can also drive the seal in very slightly short of seating, so that the lip runs in a different place. If not, get a "speedy sleeve" to cover any worn groove. Some loctite flange sealant wiped around the inside of the seal housing before it is driven in can also help if there are scratches there that allow oil to weep past the seal outer ring (sometime these could be made when removing the old seal).
Dave
1974 Military Lightweight Landy --- Some dementia at 50 years old
2000 Disco series 2 now sadly moved on!
No5 Trailer joined the fold... Awaiting graduation to road licensed!
2021 Mazda BT50 or is that DMax?
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks