Hi Guys
Went to Toyota today and had it out with them.
They have agreed to tow it in and check what is wrong with me there.
I was trying to get someone else to do it but it has proven to be quite
difficult.
They did point out that if I did not let them look at it what could they do,
fair point.
I need advice, I can hear you all say again and again but I do.
The general manager has agreed that I can show them what is wrong.
But all I can show them is a very wet ball, a very dry ball and a really
wobbly wheel and disc.
But when I leave they can say it was this or that so I need some advice.
I hope this will help others aswell, because im sure im not alone, hello
anyone out there.
Given all the work I have had done including the complete axle rebuild in
Aug last.
Correct me if im wrong but so far an excessive wet ball is caused by diff
oil leaking into the swvel housing and diluting the grease in there.
This can be caused by a compremised inner seal either by poor fitting /old
age/ or worn shaft where the seal sits.
The Hub seals are to keep the grease in but not the liquid diff/grease
combination and the swivel seals are to keep dirt out.
A very dry ball is caused by no grease or very little grease in the swivel
housing, to test for this you stick a long thing in the filler nut at the
top of the housing and this should give a good indication.
A wobbly wheel and disc is an indication of wheel bearing failure/ poor
fitting/ not replacing the lock nut and tab washer, any pictures please of
these.
What should I get them to check while I am there to discount as many things
as I can, so that they cant come back to me later and say it was this or
that.
I would like to feel as impowered as I can be while I am surrounded by the
manager, general manager, mechanic, head mechanic, work shop manager and im
sure a few more.
They will be talking machanical stuff, shifting the blame, passing the book
etc if you know what I mean.
Will I get them to dipp this hole at the top of the housing.
What is the wheel wobblies at 3 and 9 what does this mean.
Can they get to where the lock nut or tab washer is quickly so I can see.
What else can I discount by asking them to do certain things while im there.
I know if im not happy I could get them to bring it back to my house but as
its our only vehicle that would be difficult and it may rest there a long
time untill I can get someone to fix it.
Any ideas would be great.
Cheers
john 92HDJ 80 1HDT
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From: "Jon Wildsmith" <[Email address removed]>
To: <[Email address removed]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO] inner front shaft