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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: seprim on 26 June 2008, 17:22:47

Title: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: seprim on 26 June 2008, 17:22:47

Hi
I have some oil leaking around my diff, and im worried a seal might have gone or something
here is a picture ---> http://www.benfell.com/omega/oilydiff.jpg
Has anyone ever seen this (or anything similar) and could they suggest a resolution pls.

thanks

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 June 2008, 17:27:39

It looks like the front pinion seal has gone and the only way to fix it is to replace it.

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: dbug on 26 June 2008, 18:50:29

Agreed - in a big way!
Shouldn't drive it too far!

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: seprim on 26 June 2008, 23:39:45

Dang nabit  >:(

I dont suppose anyone knows how simple this job is ? OR
How much it will cost me to have done by a Stealership ?

ta

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 June 2008, 08:29:34

Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: seprim on 27 June 2008, 11:30:58

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Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 June 2008, 11:50:10

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Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

We have a maintenance guide thats worth a quick look through for pinion seal replacement (could do with pics adding next time I do one)

It uses standard 80-90 gear oil

To check the level, remove the level plug on the drivers side of the diff, top it up until the oil just starts to run out.

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: seprim on 27 June 2008, 12:44:01

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Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

We have a maintenance guide thats worth a quick look through for pinion seal replacement (could do with pics adding next time I do one)

It uses standard 80-90 gear oil

To check the level, remove the level plug on the drivers side of the diff, top it up until the oil just starts to run out.

Great - Thanks for your help  :y

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: seprim on 27 June 2008, 14:35:25

OMG £19.86 for diff pinion seal  :'(

Title: Re: Oily Diff - advice gratefully accepted :)
Post by: davlad22 on 27 June 2008, 15:31:59

....about two gallons of fuel at today's prices! If you can do it yourself mate you're saving yourself 50 quid in labour. All in, for twenty quid, sounds like a cheap fix! Good luck  :y