Leaking rear axle seal on 65 bug

Super65 wrote:
> On Dec 7, 1:39 pm, Speedy Jim > wrote:
>> Super65 wrote:
>>> On Dec 7, 9:15 am, Super65 > wrote:
>>>> I've replaced twice now the rear seals on this thing and it keeps
>>>> leaking. Any thought suggestions? Spacer appears a little pitted-
>>>> but I cleaned it up best I could with 800 grit sandpaper. Tried to
>>>> see if I could find a new one online- but can't seem to- oil keeps
>>>> coming thru this seal somehow.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Tony
>>> Thanks EVERYONE-- Yes I also looked thru several diagrams to make sure
>>> I had everything right-- I actually just replced the transmission-
>>> (had the leaking before this too)- and even before I coudl get it on
>>> the ground- it was leaking (still on jack stands now) I have had the
>>> o-rings mess us on me in the past- this one leaked so quick - that it
>>> could be an o-ring-- THANKS for the link to the spacer-- I kept
>>> trying to find one- I also wondered about the spacer orientation
>>> itself-- there is a beveled side that bevels inward- I'm assuming this
>>> goes inward to bearing..?
>>> Again- Thanks everyone.
>> Bevel on the outer diameter of the spacer faces out.
>> That's so that the oil seal can slide over it.
>>
>> The inner diameter has a recess on the other end of the
>> spacer; that accepts the O-ring. It's anathema, but I
>> give the O-ring a light coating of sealant first.
>> That lubes it as the spacer seats and also helps seal.
>>
>> Speedy Jimhttp://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
>
> What kind of sealant would you suggest- I've always thought it was
> somehow coming thru this area and thru middle of spacer..
> Thanks


Silicone caulk, RTV.

BTW, the area has to be clean and dry of oil residue.

Jim

I was chasing a leaky brake , and found the large O ring out of place.
when I drop my spring plates I'm going in and replace seals also.That
trike is scarey with wet stoppers,the front wheel skips in suicide
stops. I all ready had a stroke and totalled the wives PT Cruiser last
summer,I don't need any more excitement.

Jerry


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Does it "need" front brakes?
Don't you have a hand brake for the front and a foot pedal for the rear, or
how is that trike setup?
Or maybe an adjustable proportioning brake valve.

"Jerry - OHIO" > wrote in message
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>I was chasing a leaky brake , and found the large O ring out of place.
> when I drop my spring plates I'm going in and replace seals also.That
> trike is scarey with wet stoppers,the front wheel skips in suicide
> stops. I all ready had a stroke and totalled the wives PT Cruiser last
> summer,I don't need any more excitement.
>
> Jerry
>
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68 honda 18" front wheel. Problem is I can lift front end off the ground
with one hand and in third gear ( alot on fun ). I'm thinking of adding
some weight under front floor pan. This thing isn't all that heavy.The
original engine was a 339 cc with the 1500 it is a little faster !!
I have got it to 103 mph. but the Cop gave me 55 in a 35 on the ticket
But it was worth the money
Jerry


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