axle bearing leak ?

rod butcher · 11-03-2017, 09:36 AM

Might want to make sure the vent for the housing is working. The mesh type vents can plug up.

Tim H · 11-03-2017, 10:49 AM

I had problems getting a replacement O ring in the exact same size. So after choosing the closest one we applied "The Right Stuff" from Permatex and all was good. (Strange axles in an OE housing with disc brake setup.)

brett3533 · 11-03-2017, 11:10 AM

An mechanic from the old days told me to use wheel bearing grease around the o/ring and bearing also put the grease on the flange and c/clip eliminator gasket tighten it up and it will never leak unless the vent is clogged . So far I never had another leak !

rod · 11-05-2017, 01:05 PM

Funny how the mind forgets and then is caused to bring back info. I do remember using heavy old style bearing grease, [like for front wheel bearings]
I did check the vent [pipe type with a loose cap]. it is OK.
in this small town, I will bet 'O' rings will be next to impossible to find, should I need one.
thanks all for the replys.
Rod in AZ

11-03-2017, 09:36 AM	#1
rod butcher Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 Likes: 305 Liked 132 Times in 27 Posts	Re: axle bearing leak ? Might want to make sure the vent for the housing is working. The mesh type vents can plug up.

11-03-2017, 10:49 AM	#2
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,043 Likes: 1,084 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: axle bearing leak ? I had problems getting a replacement O ring in the exact same size. So after choosing the closest one we applied "The Right Stuff" from Permatex and all was good. (Strange axles in an OE housing with disc brake setup.)

11-03-2017, 11:10 AM	#3
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 121 Likes: 15 Liked 47 Times in 14 Posts	Re: axle bearing leak ? An mechanic from the old days told me to use wheel bearing grease around the o/ring and bearing also put the grease on the flange and c/clip eliminator gasket tighten it up and it will never leak unless the vent is clogged . So far I never had another leak ! __________________ Brett McFarland A/S

11-05-2017, 01:05 PM	#4
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 315 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: axle bearing leak ? Funny how the mind forgets and then is caused to bring back info. I do remember using heavy old style bearing grease, [like for front wheel bearings] I did check the vent [pipe type with a loose cap]. it is OK. in this small town, I will bet 'O' rings will be next to impossible to find, should I need one. thanks all for the replys. Rod in AZ