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Hell that's an idea👍 Cheers bud I'll have a look

Aup I'm wondering if someone could clarify if I'm being stupid or whether I've actually got an issue. I've swapped a disco 1 1.2 lt230 into my 200tdi defender 90. The issue is that I can roll the chassis around( fully built drivetrain) with the gbx and tbx in neutral but as soon as I put the transfer box in any gear it locks the drivetrain solid, although the gearbox is in neutral, only allowing about 10 inches of movement. Is there somthing wrong with the transfer box or am I missing something because I would have thought the transfer box should still be able to move with the gearbox in neutral? Cheers Sam

Yes it does have a flat section on it and it definitely faces inwards towards the diff

Sorry for 2 separate posts but I've found something else. With the swivel hosing removed I can press the seal against the ball and it does seal correctly. The issue is that the seal has to be pushed that far back to seal that it is coming into contact with the railko bush and also the bearing race. Could this mean that the seal is duff or the ball needs replacing?? Also I've attached a photo showing the railko bush as there is a small gap between it and the swivel ball. I've checked that it is drifted all the way but still the gap remains. Is that normal? Thanks

Thanks for all the replys and input In the photos below you can see that the seal is correctly fitted but the gap still remains. I have stripped the swivel assembly and rebuilt it but the same problem remains. With just the lower bearing/pin and the upper railko bush/pin fitted there is still a gap and the seal doesn't clean the swivel. I have removed all the railko shims and have found the pin doesn't seat properly leaving a gap as come into contact with the fibre washer. I'm still at a loss with this issue so anymore input or ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks

I've undone the bolts and pressed the seal into the housing by hand. With the swivel hub straight there is no contact between the ball and seal, leaving a gap all the way round. I've measured the britpart seal on the other side and both seals seem to be the same size so my guess is that the ball in worn and needs replacing. I've also checked the the upper railko bush is the right way around incase that had brought the housing closer to the ball, which it hasn't. No its not stupid pal I thought that myself but the seal is definitely the right way around Thanks Sam

Afternoon all, hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas. I'm currently in the process of rebuilding my 1990 200tdi Defender 90 onto a Richards Galv and refurshinging everything else along the way. I've rebuilt the front axle but after putting the swivel assembly together I've found the new swivel seal leaks tremendously. I've used a OEM corteco swivel ball seal and have replaced both the bearing and railko assembly. The issue seems to be that the seal isn't big enough as on full lock a gap appears which is letting grease through. I have built up the other side but have used a britpart kit as I already had it in stock and have not had any issues. The britpart seal always stays in contact with the ball unlike the genuine one on the other side. The only thing I can think to be casting the leak is the ball itself as the other side is a chrome plated whereas the leaking side has already be replaced with a black Teflon ball so I was wondering whether the Teflon balls require a different seal? I also have a slight suspicion that the Teflon ball could be worn itself as there are wear marks visible, although I would have thought that a new(ish) ball should not be showing signs of wear just yet? Any help would be greatly appreciated as currently I'm thinking the only option is a new ball or possibly seeing if there is a different type of seal for the Teflon coated ones. The genuine seal which is leaking is part no FTC

Ah okay, makes sense. Thanks for the help👍

Thanks Western that's a great help. I'm still suprised as to why the vin number doesnt contain the paint code though, all the other posts about codes all suggest the vin number but I've nothing of the sort?

Aup I'm after the paint code for my 1990 200tdi so I can order some touch up paint. Its blue but the VIN number doesnt match any of the paint codes I've found and the paint code area on the chassis plate is blank. I've attached a picture below if anyone could point me in the right direction please? Cheers