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CSK



Member Since: 15 May 2019
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France 2016 Defender 90 V8 Petrol Works V8 Auto Indus Silver
Is this normal?
Just a quick question.
My car is being detailed right now (Defender 110, first registered December 2015).
The detailer sent me this picture and was asking if this is normal, he found a lot of grease behind one of the front wheels.
The car has been serviced at my JLR dealer a couple of months ago and gone through its MOT without problem.
Is this something I should be worried about or is it probably due to greasing during the service (maybe excess grease coming out)?


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Post #845437 23rd Jul 2020 9:59am
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CSK



Member Since: 15 May 2019
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He has cleaned it and that's how it looks now.
Maybe he shouldn't have?


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hank



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It's ok but you should look at changing the swivel seal (and swivel depending on wear) soon. Check the oil/grease level inside the swivel asap as it looks like you've lost a fair bit > 110 XS Double Cab
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CSK



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Thanks for your reply.
Wouldn't they have checked the seal when it was in for an annual service?
Maybe they overfilled it with grease and it's just the excess that came out?
I'll pop in to the dealer when it comes out of the detailer so they can check.
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roel



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With a Puma there should be grease in the swivel. You cannot check the level off the grease AFAIK.

I would buy a sack with grease and fill it at least half off it and pu the other half in the other swivel.
Keep an eye on it if it starts leaking again.

It is difficult to say from the pictures but from this distance your bol looks ok. If it starts leaking again have a closer look and replace the seal. It is not difficult but some work you if you have somebody else to do it the mayor cost will be labor. I think the seal is only €20,- or so.

Check your axle breather that could be blocked. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
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CSK



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Vriendelijk bedankt voor de informatie.
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