twodoorgaz Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi folks. Hoping for some help here. I’ve rebuilt my axles on my 1972 SIII SWB with all new seals, gaskets, bearings, etc. They’re looking fab and I’m really quite proud of them. However… I’m worried that I have fitted the oil seals incorrectly in the end of the front axle casing (part number 217400). I've drawn a diagram of a cross-section of the end of the bare axle tube (without the swivels fitted). There is a recess for the oil seal and I tapped it in all the way to the back of the recess, against the lip inside the axle tube (the seal shown in red on the attached diagram). However, I think this is a mistake as I now think that it needs to sit flush with the end of the axle casing (as shown in red on the attached diagram). Please could someone tell me which is correct, green or red? If I’ve done it wrong then I’ll order new gaskets, nuts and a seal and correct it before I fill the axles with oil. Many thanks indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think that you will be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 <br />I have done similar previously and they were ok. There is a school of thought that says fit flush<br />by using a wooden block face rather than drive in. I did my last ones flush on the 11. Seem fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I didn't have any seals there at all on my S3, never gave any problems at all, in fact I'm sure that it helped stop the tractor seals leaking as the balls could breathe via the axle instead of trying to be airtight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoorgaz Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks guys - most reassuring. I have some new oil seals, nylocks and gaskets - o I could swap them. I'll have a weigh-up and a brew this weekend and decide if its worth it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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