Recent content by Rob Klohs

Hi Guys, Thanks for all your input. I found the problem - bad breather check valve. I removed the hose and valve assembly from the breather point on the axle housing and ran a new hose up into the engine bay and now use a pneumatic exhaust silencer in place of the check valve. Now it can both...

That is a point I've considered. As you know, removing things can upset a perfect 'wear' balance and expose something that wasn't there before. I live in Alice Springs and Landcruiser's are everywhere, so advice and opinions abound - but no one could give a firm response as to this one - just...

Good point. That's why you should check the length of the axle - not just the running surface.

Thanks for the reply. But no wear or grooving on axle sealing area at all. Cleaned out area where seal sits and dressed out all sharp edges. New seal went back in how it should. and yes - original seals. I may change that in the future and use Viton (FKM) seals and size correctly and use a...

Thanks for your reply. I have a feeling it is old oil moving thru the lower swivel bearing. The only thing I didn't check when I replaced the seals the first time around was the breather hose and check vale. I did this before replacing the seals the 2nd time. When i did pull the stub axles off...

Hi Guys, I have replaced my front wheel bearings and hub grease and axle seals a few times with no issues. Recently I went whole hog and replaced the axle seals, wheel bearings and swivel bearings as well. as most would know, replacing the swivel bearings means removing the steering arms from...

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