white90 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm getting a fine mist when the ARBs are disengaged, enough after the MWWC to leave a trace on the seat box below the compressor Manual says a mist is to be expected but excessive oil means new O rings time. I've ordered the O rings and have some other axle work to attend to, but that could wait if the O rings can wait a while. the front locker is making a bit of a gurgling nose when operated but still engages /dis engages properly as does the rear. Both breathers on the axles are clear, A consensus of opinion will decide on a course of action. just I could do with leaving it a while to amass a few more bits to fit to the axle and when time is more spare that it is at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm getting a fine mist when the ARBs are disengaged, When you are losing air through the seals then you need to replace them. IMHO. If the oil is spoiling Val's frocks you may do well to replace them sooner. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 the mist only appears when the lockers is disengaged no leaks are apparent. Val won't go in the 90 in a Frock as it stinks (her words) now I see why with EP90 appearing in the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Tony, if the compressor does not keep kicking in while the locker is engaged I would not panic. Leaking seals have to be very leaky to prevent operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Cheers Paul the compressor doesn't operate at all when they are locked only when operated a few times in quick succession. I'll amass the other bits to rebuild the axles mean while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'd agree with paul - if the compressor doesnt keep cutting in when the diff is locked then dont worry too much. When they leak alot you also tend to get oil blown out of the breather pipes. If it was the rear I'd be inclined to pull it anyway, but the front is more of a pain to get out (plus I dont use my front locker that much) so I'd be inclined to leave it until it gets worse, or you're pulling the diffs for another reason. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petergg Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hi Tony, Had the same thing happen to my front locker I left it for a while it seemed to be a lot worse as the oil got hotter/thinner I took mine to Dave at Ashcroft's for an overhaul he fitted new seals etc, I also had a broken cage so it might be worth you checking for that at the same time. Ashcroft's fitted a new metal cage which they make. You can buy a gismo to fit in-line that stops the oil going up to the compressor, from the people who make Sumo bars I think, but not sure how they work or indeed if they do. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Tony, I've had my seals go very badly before (a trickle of oil running down the bulkhead after a couple of engagements) and they still engaged OK. I also wouldn't worry about differant noises. Both my front and rear sound very differant but work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Both my front and rear sound very differant . garage acoustic's, you'll need to get that sorted Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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