Ian Anderson
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How do most of you find these boxes are they oiltight or only oiltight when the oil is on the outside? (Another forum seems to think Renault = leaks)
I have managed to use 2.5 liters of 75/90 oil in about 100 miles and it seems to be dripping all the time. (Rear of car has a mist covering it after a few miles drive)
There is a small weep from the roll pin that holds the drive shaft - need to give that some silicone to stop the stuff, once it has run along the splines, from escaping.
this would also then mean that the internal CV boots will have a mix of oil and CV grease in them - is this normal or should there be a bung of some sort on the axle side of the splaines on the adaptor?
Also it appears to be weeping from the case join at the bottom - is there supposed to be a gasket in there?
The gearbos is said to be brand new unit from Renault dealer bought by previous builder about 15 years ago and never turned a wheel in that time but also never been filled with oil so perhaps some seal needs to take a drink and then seal itself (I hope but don't expect it to happen)
Also how low could the oil go before damage in normal road driving? Still running in the motor so no major bursts!
Thanks
Ian
I have managed to use 2.5 liters of 75/90 oil in about 100 miles and it seems to be dripping all the time. (Rear of car has a mist covering it after a few miles drive)
There is a small weep from the roll pin that holds the drive shaft - need to give that some silicone to stop the stuff, once it has run along the splines, from escaping.
this would also then mean that the internal CV boots will have a mix of oil and CV grease in them - is this normal or should there be a bung of some sort on the axle side of the splaines on the adaptor?
Also it appears to be weeping from the case join at the bottom - is there supposed to be a gasket in there?
The gearbos is said to be brand new unit from Renault dealer bought by previous builder about 15 years ago and never turned a wheel in that time but also never been filled with oil so perhaps some seal needs to take a drink and then seal itself (I hope but don't expect it to happen)
Also how low could the oil go before damage in normal road driving? Still running in the motor so no major bursts!
Thanks
Ian