Differential & axle

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 01, 2006 6:32 pm

Hi all, I have a question regarding rear axle and differentials, I am about to paint the rear axle on my van but first I want to know what parts you usually change in a restoaration, the differential itself is good but maybe u change any seals or anything else? anyone has some list? thanks

Post by **wanderinstar** » Mon May 01, 2006 7:04 pm

Possibly the rear oil seals, which would be accessed through the brakedums. So not affecting any fresh paint. Dont think I would change pinion seal unless it was actually leaking.
Ian.

Post by **aupickup** » Mon May 01, 2006 7:18 pm

if they are not leaking then leave all alone
if it aint broke don`t fix it

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:05 pm

Painting the back axle !!! Now there's a man with a) Plenty time on his hands and b) Little to worry about on his Minor.

Post by **FrankM83** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:04 am

Hi Thanks for all the info, well the axle looks just full of dirt and chipped paint with only a tiny bit of oil at the top so I think I'll just leave it as it is tidy it a bit up and paint it, actually its not that I have much time but I'm doing everything slowly hehe cheers

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:14 pm

Just yanking your chain!