disco one.... you know me and my stupid questions.

[qwakers]

the chrome balls on the front axle.... the ones you fill with oil.. are those the swivel balls? if so is this what i need to stop it pissing oil?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swivel-Oil-Seal-2-piece-Kit-Range-Rover-Defender-Discovery1-FTC3401-571755-/140630861944?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7055605898488246448%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D370749161887%26

thanks.

[mikeyb13]

Yes they are and yes it is

[Thon]

If your chrome balls are heavily pitted with corrosion, the new seals will be a temporary fix at best.

If they're OK then you might also want to consider using the "one-shot" lubricant for the swivel housings - it is thicker and thus less likely to leak past the seals but provides suitable lubrication for all the oily bits inside.

I believe this was introduced by Land Rover some years ago.

Land Rover Part Number STC3435

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-Land-Rover-One-Shot-Swivel-Grease-STC3435-/220633743977

There is mention of having to pack the wheel bearings with grease if you use this product. I would be interested to hear if anyone has felt the need to do this as I have used it on 3 Defenders without wheel bearing problems.

Hope this helps!

[qwakers]

they arent corroded on the normal travel so it should be ok. only one side has failed.

i dont like the idea of one shot, i did consider it, but have heard about possible corrosion issues doing it.