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barbel jim



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The Smell of Gear Oil
After using the 90 for a twenty minutes or so, when I get out I get a strong smell of gear oil. It is similar to having the seals go on the diff UJ's, and I expected to see the underside dripping in oil- No such joy. What I do have is a damp/wet front axle breather -
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Could this be the cause ? changed the oil 12 months ago and been fine. Only really had road use for the past 4 months, so can't see it getting snagged/banged. I must check the oil level, but due to the dire weather have not as yet. The other thing of note is the nearside swivel-
Click image to enlarge which I am assuming is just new seals ?? Not sure if the 2 are related welcome all theories and opinions. I did do a search but no joy Mal Rolling Eyes Thanks Jim
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custom90



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Are both leaks on the same axle? TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #275851 22nd Oct 2013 4:27pm
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barbel jim



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Yep Whistle
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custom90



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Just checking, have you checked the breather is clear and actually breathing? Laughing TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Merlin



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When I had this, it turned out to be the rear oil seal leaking onto the handbrake drum. A P0022 recall fixed it.

Merlin
Post #275854 22nd Oct 2013 4:48pm
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barbel jim



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Thanks Merlin - it is dry, but will have a better look at the weekend. it is also 2005 TD5, which I didn't mention as I believe most differences are subtle.
No Steve not checked yet, predominately due to the precipitation falling. Can't see what will have causwed a blockage, might be wrong but no events of note
Post #275858 22nd Oct 2013 4:56pm
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Lou Sparts



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On my 300 tdi i replaced the rear axle diff pinion oil seal twice before i realised the breather was blocked Big Cry 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #275882 22nd Oct 2013 6:29pm
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custom90



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^^ That was what I saw thinking, I thought the same with mine though and even checked it and found it was clear. So it's a possibility. TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #275889 22nd Oct 2013 6:37pm
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barbel jim



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The golden orb in the sky has allowed a bit of investigation Cool All breathers clear and working fine. Handbrake drum dry. Bit stumped Banging Head Banging Head
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custom90



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Confused Leaks are a real pain in the backside I know that, I don't think there is many that don't at least a little. It depends how severe it is determines the course of action to take. Laughing TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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barbel jim



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It smells like a series once warm Rolling with laughter Noticed the back axle breather is the same I'm sure something aint quite right. Just don't want it to go bang before I work it out Rolling Eyes
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custom90



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What oil is in there are you sure it's been put in to the correct grade? If you did it yourself then won't be the issue. I know the smell you mean though.... Whistle think leaking vintage tractor. Rolling with laughter TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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barbel jim



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I did the hubs, researched and used correct grade IIRC EP75/80. Been fine, oil level is good so don't think it can be the diffs Rolling Eyes
Post #276062 23rd Oct 2013 3:47pm
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