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MattBee Member Since: 29 Oct 2023 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6 |
Possibly a blocked axle/diff breather. That’s what caused a similar issue for me. Assume it’s to do with different pressures inside and outside causing blow by.
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19th Jul 2024 3:21pm |
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BenUK1978 Member Since: 11 May 2024 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 |
Thank you. Thinking about it, i only noticed it after doing some fairly rough and wet trails in her.
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19th Jul 2024 3:25pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5641 |
Check wheel bearings don’t have any play and are overheating the grease.
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19th Jul 2024 3:59pm |
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BenUK1978 Member Since: 11 May 2024 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 |
Thank you. I will try that. If it is a blocked breather, how does one unblock / clean it?
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19th Jul 2024 4:03pm |
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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2635 |
You’re missing the hub cap, which is why it’s leaked out.
Get genuine replacements, the aftermarket ones are terrible. |
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19th Jul 2024 5:13pm |
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BenUK1978 Member Since: 11 May 2024 Location: Virginia Posts: 6 |
i do actually have the plastic hub cap, just removed it for the photo. The grease makes it way past the hub cap which i don't think is normal.
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19th Jul 2024 5:20pm |
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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2635 |
Then it needs replacement, it should be a fairly tight fit and a good seal.
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19th Jul 2024 5:46pm |
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Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2213 |
Get a genuine cap, they are more expensive but they don't leak.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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19th Jul 2024 5:52pm |
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