Thanks guys, we got it with a 5 ton puller from autozone. I replaced both axle seals, too. Hopefully, no more leaking, and three amigos tomorrow.

Too worn out to fill up fluids and test drive tonight.

 

Permatex High Temp Sleeve Retainer #64000

 

Appreciate your quick reply and will check out the product. Thanks.
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I used blue permatex on the axle and hub. Hopefully that is good enough. Did not see Dr. Mordo's post in time.

Test drive went well, but the TC is going off on the front wheel on left turns and over bumps. I am thinking the SLABS ECU is bad.

 

How were you able to translate "STC 50554" to "PermaTex high temp sleeve retainer #6400" ? I believe I once saw a list of sealants, but cannot remember where.

 

I don't remember, but here's a way it could have happened:

https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...acement-46020/

then

STC50554 | LAND ROVER LOCTITE JOINING COMPOUND | Land Rover | | Britcar (UK) Ltd

then

permatex equivalent to loctite 648?

then

https://www.permatex.com/products/th...eeve-retainer/

 

Thanks!

 

I've been thinking about your situation, and I don't know what I'd do. Let me preface this by saying I really don't know much about this at all. My comment hear is based on a bit on internet research and my limited interactions with both products. I don't want to come across as an internet expert when I'm just giving you my semi-informed thoughts.

I looked at the tech data for both products, and they really aren't comparable. They are designed for different purposes, and so have very different characteristics.

The standard blue is a threadlocker, so it's designed to fill in tiny spaces and (obviously) lock the threads. I believe it is designed to be brittle so when you exceed the shear force it breaks apart and allows the bolt to rotate.

The 64000 is a sleeve retaining compound that acts like a glue to keep pieces from sliding apart. Due to the more dynamic nature of the joint (threads vs a sleeve), the 64000 is less brittle so it can flex a tiny bit. When I pulled my hubs, the sealant seemed slightly goopy, almost (but not quite) like silicone sealant.

So, what I envision happening is the blue threadlocker gradually disintegrates due to the hub shifting ever so slightly as you drive. Eventually the threadlocker is totally destroyed and now the hub's shifts are restrained only by the hub nut. If it fails due to the stresses it is not designed for, the hub eventually departs the vehicle.

I personally would have to pull it apart and use the right sealant.

 

I've got to admit, I'm a little lost in all of this. Where are you all using this sealant? All the hubs I've replaced have been a straight unbolt and bolt back up procedure.

 

Well, at the auto parts store they thought I was nuts for wanting to put sealant on the hub. It was the first time they had heard of it, and had done many hubs in the past. As a perfectionist I would like to go backing and redo, but without a garage this will have to do. The hub has four bolts from behind and the axle nut on tighter than all get out. It's not going anywhere, anytime soon. If I have the opportunity I will remedy it.

The sealant seems like overkill, but obviously LR put it there for a reason.