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Reco
Yardie Joined: 28 Jan 09 Location: Essex-Suffolk Status: Offline Points: 299 |
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Posted: 02 Jul 12 at 21:34 |
Hi all - I'm trying to change weeping oil seal to rear of front diff without bolloxing anything.
Does any one know torque setting for the nut holding on the cover /cone thingy to get at it ? Or maybe mark position of nut and count number of turns to get it off / put back same would be ok? Info / opinions much appretiated, cheers. |
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max and caddy
Vanorak Joined: 12 Dec 09 Location: Lancaster..uk Status: Offline Points: 4866 |
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Or maybe mark position of nut and count number of turns to get it off / put back same would be ok?
do that...thats the proper vw procedure, 2 center pop marks next to each other and count the turns as you said. the diff seals are suposed to leak or "weep" a bit by the way
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Reco
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Thanks for that
-reassuring to hear its a 'proper vw proceedure' - I was thinking was a bit of a bodge an new seal may be crushed (........I haven't tried to tighten it so hopefully is still in correct position........) Only a slight weep but has over the years sprayed oil onto underside as rotates- wipe it off and underseal comes off with it! Have lived with it for 4-5 years with regular checks to level (odd it rarely needs topping up - a little goes a long way!) Recent MOT advisory so thought sort it. cheers, again |
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dave friday
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Bentley says...160nm[118ft lb]so not ever so tight!!
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Reco
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Thanks dave friday!
max and caddy came up with the same on 80-90! maybe time I should got a bently manual..... Edited by Reco - 05 Jul 12 at 21:05 |
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Reco
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Rain finally stopped long enough to get this done!
Drifted new seal on using 46mm socket for rear wheel shaft nut- perfect fit! Thanks for help |
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DokaDave
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Hi Reco
I am looking at the same issues with the front Diff Lock Oil Seals on the actuator. Is it as straight forward as the write ups suggest? Did you encounter any problems. Also one last question does it have an o ring each side because mine is leaking from both sides and while doing one I will do the other. Thanks Dave
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