Corroed/leaking swivel ball: Replace is a must?
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Corroed/leaking swivel ball: Replace is a must?
I am having problems with the left swivel ball in a 94 Disco I. My mechanic removed the swivel ball and it is corroed in several places around it, and ofcourse, in tho se places the chrome has gone. That is causing the leakage Is there any way to stop this leaking without having to replace the whole ball?
I have found a gaitor kit that can be installed to protect the swivel. Will it prevent the leaking?
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/RANG..._with_ABS.html
Thanks in advance for all your comments!!
I have found a gaitor kit that can be installed to protect the swivel. Will it prevent the leaking?
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/RANG..._with_ABS.html
Thanks in advance for all your comments!!
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RE: Corroed/leaking swivel ball: Replace is a must?
Not too sure here, but the dealer has grease packs for lubing to prevent the leakage. Each pack contains enough for one side. If it is still leaking out, there is a bad seal on the axle allowing diff fluid to run down the axle into the swivel housing. You get a new seal with good brake kits. Not sure if this will help you, but it will keep this post up there for others to chime in.....
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RE: Corroed/leaking swivel ball: Replace is a must?
okdiscoguy:
Thanks for your reply. I continued searching for answers, and I found this comment in a forum:
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JB weld those pits up!
seriously, fill the pitted area with JB weld and sand smooth.
i've seen this done several times with amazing results.
and it won't cost you $300!
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This is the link where I got the comment:
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1106
For me, this idea sounds cool!!! but... any idea?
Thanks for your reply. I continued searching for answers, and I found this comment in a forum:
***********************
JB weld those pits up!
seriously, fill the pitted area with JB weld and sand smooth.
i've seen this done several times with amazing results.
and it won't cost you $300!
*******************************
This is the link where I got the comment:
http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1106
For me, this idea sounds cool!!! but... any idea?
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