Oil leak from the rear axle

[rradian]

I have a problem with oil leak from rear axle It is probably someting wrong with the seal on the rear driveshaft. Could You include information how to solve this problem?

regards-RRadian

[Col.T]

G'Day Rad
Problem
What model do you have?
Where exactly is the leak?
Is it definitely an axle problem or could it be wheel bearings or universals or diff?
Need more info ( not only on the car but about yourself.....Where in Poland etc. etc.)
regards Col

[rradian]

Hi, I`m live in south part of Poland, in śląskie district. I`m new owner of this patrol, two mounts ago i have changed oil axle and right now I`ve seen this leak of oil. I have patrol GR `94 2,8 TDI . The leak is in small hole in wheel hub between screws for mounting wheel.

[qldtrucker]

sound like wheel seals to me , im changing mine right now inner and outer seals in 89 gq 4 wheel disc brakes , s#*T of a job . but drum brakes not the same so they tell me. Good luck mate

[rradian]

Hi, Could You sent me some instruction how exchange this seals.

regards-radian

[qldtrucker]

is it disc or drum brakes?

[rradian]

it is disc brakes,

[Col.T]

GDay again Rad
Sorry to have left you for so long but I haven't replaced rear wheel bearings which is probably your problem. Front wheels yes but the rear ones I think are pressed on and the press I don't have.
Have you made any progress ?
Colin

[rradian]

GDay Col, No I haven`t made any progrees. Right now I see that the probem has been stoped. no oil on wheel. I will observe this thing.
Radian

[rradian]

I suppose that is has ben probelem with to big amount of oil in axle?? I exchange oil in winter and now in Poland is spring. You know higer temp more oil ?? Who knows?

Rad

[Col.T]

GDay Col, No I haven`t made any progrees. Right now I see that the probem has been stoped. no oil on wheel. I will observe this thing.
Radian
Rad,
been away far a while so no reply, now back.
I've had 2 Patrols but not your model so don't have experience. Overfilling the diferential could cause leaking (maybe) although I haven't heard of it on the rear axle but it's most unlikely that you can do that as the correct oil level is usually at the top of the filler hole and any excess therefore simply runs out before you fit the plug back in.
Most likely is a faulty wheel bearing or wheel bearing seal, both of which cannot be repaired by the average owner as a heavy press is needed.
If it has stopped leaking you may be O.K. but keep an eye on it as may indicate a problem on the way.
Good luck
Hope spring in Poland is good this year
Colin

[Mrowka]

ja sam nie mam zadniego zielonego pojecia, ale mozesz zadzwonic do Krzysztofa Glanowskiego, 033 873 82 66, czyli do Roberta 0509 660 912 za rade.

[rradian]

Rad,
been away far a while so no reply, now back.
I've had 2 Patrols but not your model so don't have experience. Overfilling the diferential could cause leaking (maybe) although I haven't heard of it on the rear axle but it's most unlikely that you can do that as the correct oil level is usually at the top of the filler hole and any excess therefore simply runs out before you fit the plug back in.
Most likely is a faulty wheel bearing or wheel bearing seal, both of which cannot be repaired by the average owner as a heavy press is needed.
If it has stopped leaking you may be O.K. but keep an eye on it as may indicate a problem on the way.
Good luck
Hope spring in Poland is good this year
Colin
Gday Colin,

I will observe it. It will have a problem I will back.

Regards-Radian

[rradian]

Cześć Mrówka,
Znam kolegów, mają doświadczenie, póki co problem ustał.
Pozdrawiam radian

[Bigrig]

Cześć Mrówka,
Znam kolegów, mają doświadczenie, póki co problem ustał.
Pozdrawiam radian

Ahhhh, now I understand the problem!! LOL!!

Any chance of translating this for us mate??

[growler2058]

Cześć Mrówka,
Znam kolegów, mają doświadczenie, póki co problem ustał.
Pozdrawiam radian

Now i get it hahahahahhahaah hey Biggus i rekon its the same as the post above weve recieved both versions

[YNOT]

Cześć Mrówka,
Znam kolegów, mają doświadczenie, póki co problem ustał.
Pozdrawiam radian

Translated; Hi Ant,
I know colleagues that have experience, as long as the problem stopped.
Yours radian

[Bigrig]

Translated; Hi Ant,
I know colleagues that have experience, as long as the problem stopped.
Yours radian

Right - makes perfect sense then!! lol

On ya Radian - you're keeping us on our toes!!!!

[rradian]

Sorry I answered for Mrowka i his and my own language becaouse I thought that is not so important, and I simmilar answered for previous Colin`s post.
Rad

[Mrowka]

n.b. I am not Polish, I was just trying to send Radian some useful Patrol contacts in Poland. Not trying to be more of a jerk than usual.

[YNOT]

It's all good guys, I only translated it for the benefit of other members following the thread.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Hahaha ... I love it!! The forum has gotten to the point where people are talking about their patrols to people in other countries in their own language!!!! Now that's progress!!!!! LOL

Going to be hellish for the moderators though ... we'll all need to be fluent in 37 different languages!! lmfao

Good work lads!!

[Silver]

n.b. I am not Polish, I was just trying to send Radian some useful Patrol contacts in Poland. Not trying to be more of a jerk than usual.

no worries from this end :-)

[Silver]

Hahaha ... I love it!! The forum has gotten to the point where people are talking about their patrols to people in other countries in their own language!!!! Now that's progress!!!!! LOL

Going to be hellish for the moderators though ... we'll all need to be fluent in 37 different languages!! lmfao

Good work lads!!

As opposed to us, well, me anyway. Only know two languages, Aussie and er, 'tired and emotional' :-)

I saw several ripper t-shirts today. One was 'I don't get drunk. I get Awesome!!!'.

[rradian]

Ok` lets back to the problem, problem has been back again. Do I need pour oil from axle before exchange seals.

Rad

[growler2058]

Ok` lets back to the problem, problem has been back again. Do I need pour oil from axle before exchange seals.

Rad

I would think so mate. I havent done rear before but was definately the case for the front

[GUtsy ute]

Ok` lets back to the problem, problem has been back again. Do I need pour oil from axle before exchange seals.

Rad

If you do one side at a time, jack that side up so it is higher than the filler hole and no oil will run out.
Replace the seal on that side and do the same on the other side.

Gavin

[growler2058]

If you do one side at a time, jack that side up so it is higher than the filler hole and no oil will run out.
Replace the seal on that side and do the same on the other side.

Gavin

Ahh good one a thinking mans man!! HAHAHAHa

[rradian]

If you do one side at a time, jack that side up so it is higher than the filler hole and no oil will run out.
Replace the seal on that side and do the same on the other side.

Gavin
Ok good I will try do like this

Thakns