have oil leak on front hub running down tyre and inner sheild could this be oil seal if so are they difficult to change its a 2.5 tdi as this the first 4x4 i have had

 

What year, does it have swivel ball or is it a D2?

 

its a 1997 and it does have swivel *****.

 

OK, so where exactly is the leak coming from, from the seal between the axle tube to the swivel or a swivel seal?
Either way, you are probably going to need to order a complete seal kit for both sides as well as bearings if you are over 100,000 and haven't kept the bearing cleaned, repacked and torqued properly.

 

not sure were the leak is coming from going to jet wash down today if it is the seals are they difficult to change and are they expensive,keep you informed thanks for advice mike going to buy a manual today

 

Don't buy a manual before you down load a free copy of a Rave CD, use the link in my signature section.
If you still need help shout. Also Only go to a place like Atlantic British or Rover Connection for the complete seal kit and bearings if needed. Make sure you use the new 1 shot grease packets when refilling the swivels.

 

thanx for info down loaded manual gonna order seals and bearings from where you suggested it is coming from ball coupling but the one seems abit pitted so going to order second hand one let youknow how i get on thanxs