Super 8.8 axle leak

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Super 8.8 axle leak Jul 7, 2014 16:07:36 GMT -6

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Post by Weezul on Jul 7, 2014 16:07:36 GMT -6

I recently had a leak on the passenger side of the 8.8 after the Super 88 kit being installed for a couple of years. I pulled the shaft and replaced the bearing and seal last week and all was fine until it sat a few days when I was out of town. Came home to a small puddle of gear oil under the tire and on the sidewall. The seal is on perfectly and bolts torqued to spec. Any idea why it would still be leaking?

Weezul Senior Member Posts: 2,291	Super 8.8 axle leak Jul 10, 2014 18:42:19 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weezul on Jul 10, 2014 18:42:19 GMT -6 99.9% sure she's fixed! Knock on wood

c2 Global Moderator Posts: 3,355 Location: Arlington, TN	Super 8.8 axle leak Jul 10, 2014 19:51:25 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by c2 on Jul 10, 2014 19:51:25 GMT -6 What was it?
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Super 8.8 axle leak Jul 10, 2014 20:09:24 GMT -6 Off_Road_Teacher and MJL like this

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Post by Weezul on Jul 10, 2014 20:09:24 GMT -6

A small groove that I made when cutting off the old bearing that was right where the seal rested. As a gamble, I grabbed some Blue Magic Quik Steel Extreme and filed in the groove and let it cure 24 hours then sanded it smooth. Put it all back together and no leak!

Somebody Administrator Posts: 6,865 Location: Beautiful Arizona!	Super 8.8 axle leak Jul 10, 2014 21:47:50 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Somebody on Jul 10, 2014 21:47:50 GMT -6 Nice!! Glad ya found it!
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