Andrew Mills Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 Mark Thank you for the offer of help and the washer. I have booked the car in at EMG Ford in Cambridge. They are a franchise branch and would expect them to have the tools etc. I am sure it will bring many memories flooding back for the older guys there. I will let you know how I get on as your the first port of call if it all goes horribly wrong. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Andrew Sorry I can't help much on this one We'll a chat about it at autosport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 If is just the nose seal leaking then you can do this in the car on a live axle. 1. drop off the prop (4 bolts). 2. Mark the front nut of the diff input flange with a line of tipex or simialr. 3. undo ( you need a peg spanner to stop the dif rotating or possibly two old bolts between a breaker bar. your handbrake might be up to the job as the nut isnt that tight. 4. take off the flange ( tap it gently to unseat the spline) 5. prise out the nose seal. (oil comes out now....) 6. replace with new nose seal. use red hermetite on the outer edge to assist with seal and lubricate it during pressing into place. lubricate the rubber with some oil. 7. Most important. Check the seal rubbing location on the diff flange. This may be scored or worn. the surface my need cleaning up with some fine wet and dry, or the diff flange might want replacing. 8 put the flange back. tighten the nut till the lines align. The number of turns will be obvious but you could count them off and on. (add some 242 loctite to the threads) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Mills Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 I think I will offer these instructions to the guys at the garage and watch them like a hawk. Thank you for the advice, I will let you know how I get on as the car is booked in for Friday the 21st. Andrew (Sorry I took the easy way out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazpowerslide Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Andy, the way I explained it was pretty much as webmaster just posted. The issues Mark had were due to the spanner men being in-competant. FWIW my diff leaks but it's so slight, but it's not worth me doing anything about. Chaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcoopers Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 FWIW my diff leaks but it's so slight, but it's not worth me doing anything about Awhah, so there is a glitch in his armour. Mine dosn't. Still it was hard to tell, everthing was covered in engine oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Mills Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 Thought I would just let everyone know how I got on. Well after the ford garage in Cambridge letting me down with less than 24 hrs notice saying they couldn't or wouldn't repair the leak and I had booked a days annual leave from work. I ended up taking the car to my local village garage who have been servicing my tin tops for the last five years. They let me put the Westy up on a ramp and have a good look around, ask advice of the mechanics and they explained how they would do the job and it was like music to my ears when the words "spring balance" and "equal torque" were mentioned. The Westy was booked in last Monday and six days later it's back all fixed and not an extra scratch on it anywhere. They repaired the pinion seal and half shaft seals and replaced the wheel bearings while they were there all for just a fraction over £200. Over £90 of that was for parts. Apparently the hardest bit was sourcing the right parts. So today I am a happy chappie and would recommend this garage if anyone has similar problems as they are Westfield friendly. If you want the details send me a pm. Thank you for all the advice in the past. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffythefirst Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Good to hear there are some decent garages out there still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Andrew, glad your confidence in the car is back......now all you need are some decent brake pads and somewhere to eat out and celebrate the coming blat season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Mills Posted February 6, 2005 Author Share Posted February 6, 2005 Well following my four stoppie at Santa Pod I think the pads are fine, I might need some tyres though ! I seem to have a flat spot or two. Brakes are next years upgrade. This year is to replace the front wishbones if I can source a good cheap secondhand set and new tyres and I have already done the shocks. I am always up for something to eat, name the place (Bella Italia) and when (one sunday in the near future) and I will be there. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Why don't your shot blast and powder coat your existing wishbones That place in Milton that Chaz's knows do a super job Oh and put polybushes in at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Mills Posted February 6, 2005 Author Share Posted February 6, 2005 It's certainly an option, but I am trying to keep the car on the road as much as possible. As you know mine are currently chrome and apparently that brilliases the metal so some normal powder coated ones would be stronger anyway. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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