Not thick enough to be lube - that's for certain. Definitely oily and
thin. I'll check all seals & cups - just very strange in my opinion
for both tires (both sides in other words) to have this stuff sprayed
all over them.

Thanks for the input - keep it coming if this issue sounds like
something you know of.





L.W.(Bill) Hughes III wrote:
> Both brake fluid and gear lube have their distinct smells, but
> regardless it must come apart to replace the seals or cups, or both.
> AMC20 hub: http://www.billhughes.com/amc20hub.jpg Axle and shoes:
> http://www.billhughes.com/temp/AMC20axle.pdf Dana 44 axle and shoes:
> http://www.billhughes.com/temp/dana44axle.pdf
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>
>
> mh51867 wrote:
> >
> > I have a 1986 Jeep CJ7 which I recently put a rebuilt engine into.
> > Just today, there's a new problem that's got me stumped. The two rear
> > tires have a greasy oily substance that is literally sprayed all over
> > them (inner tires and inside the wheel wells). I've been underneath
> > and don't see any leaks - this obviously happened while driving.
> > There's a ton of oil. What is the most weird is that it's on BOTH
> > sides - both rear inner tires & wheel wells. Brake fluid is full and
> > looks fine, no drips underneath the jeep. I did hear a semi loud clunk
> > when driving this morning just as I got going and was turning sharply
> > out of the driveway. No leaks up front.
> >
> > Any ideas?