leaking axle

Post subject: leaking axle Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 08:48 PM

so im working on my 66.....we took the engine out and replaced te rear axle boots and all the seals...but now the passenger side is leaking fluid....help!!!

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 08:50 PM

where's it leaking from? You didn't get the boots on tight enough if they're leaking. Turn them so the split faces backwards on the axle (screws running vertically), and make sure the clamps are nice and tight.

If you're leakin form teh drums, then you didn't get the seal kit on correctly or damaged i when you put it in. Tear it out and start over.

Good luck! Smile

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:49 PM

thanks

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 05:38 AM

alright i took that boot off, and it looks like two of the nuts pulled through their hole on the boot right near the clamp that goes around the axle

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 05:49 AM

THEY JUST NEED TO BE SNUGG,,,DONT OVER TIGHTEN!!

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 05:51 AM

does that gap need to be filled with silicone or gasket sealer, along with the bolts?

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 06:03 AM

NO THERE IS A LIP IN THERE MAKE CERTAIN THE LIP IS IN THE GROVE THEN SNUG THE BOLTS TILL THE GAP IS CLOSED, IF THERE IS NO LIP, JUST SNUG BOLTS LIKE I SAID BEFORE , WERE DID YOU GET YOUR BOOT,,ARE THEY THE GOOD KIND?

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 06:08 AM

yeah they are good quality, got them at my local v-dub shop here an san diego

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 06:09 AM

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 06:20 AM

while im here, what is the easiest way to get some space, so i can slide the boot around the axle?

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 06:23 AM

JACK IT FROM THE SHOCK TOWER!

Post subject: Re: leaking axle Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 09:42 PM

what jamesr said. Smile