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brentm

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oil leak
« on: October 31, 2013, 01:02:13 PM »
72 mk3 Cortina was 1300 now 1600,Got a leak in left rear wheel. had new bearings put on both rear wheels not long ago ,now the left side is leaking diff oil into brake housing. pulled wheel and axle out of housing everything looks good and clean but leaking not sure if its around or through bearing, looks like bearing is the seal  any ideas. brent
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Re: oil leak
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2013, 01:04:59 PM »
Should be a seal between the bearing and axle retainer, it may of been damaged when fitted or the area the seal runs on may be damaged.
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