Rear end re-seal - Page 2

Jim woodruff · 12-20-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Panoz26

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resurrecting an old post:

OK, I have a small amount of "fluid" coming from my rear passenger hub - after reading above, it seems as if I need to replace the seals on the hub(s) as well as the Diff seals - is this correct?

thanks
Devin.

If you follow David's instructions above you will have no problems. I did it and I could screw up a one car funeral. The only thing I did different was to coat the inside of the tube with a rust inhibitor.

David Eastman · 12-20-2009, 06:44 PM

I just reread this post and I have two more tip to install the axles seals. Instead of trimming the rubber off the outside of the seal I made a ring compressor ( like a piston ring compressor) out of .010 shim stock and a hose clamp. Installed the seal in the tube and taped it with a block of wood. They slid right in. Gary Jones gave me a tip. He said to pack grease inside the seals. He said this will help reduce heat.

David

Panoz26 · 12-20-2009, 07:00 PM

where did you purchase the HUB seals, I was going to call Coleman in the AM to try and tell them what I need..... diff, I found from your ealier post

thanks

David Eastman · 12-21-2009, 04:34 PM

I think I got them from Speedway.

Panoz26 · 12-22-2009, 08:46 AM

this is what Coleman advised me to order - so, I did.

150-503 Seal, 2 5/8 Diameter, 3 Pcs.
19753 Seal, Impala Hub -- front
CR-23755 Seal, Hub -- rear

We shall see.

Gatorac · 12-22-2009, 06:10 PM

I would pull the chunk and see what you have in there before ordering anything. You may have the newer style "Seals It" seals.

Panoz26 · 12-29-2009, 06:05 PM

OK - Chunk is out and seals are shot - also wondering how in the heck I am supposed to put the metal seals back in.
(Pictures of the aftermath):

eric1h · 12-29-2009, 07:32 PM

man, that is some serious carnage!

David Eastman · 12-29-2009, 08:10 PM

Devin, PM sent.

Eric I bet your seals look just like Devins.

David

eric1h · 12-29-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David Eastman

Devin, PM sent.

Eric I bet your seals look just like Devins.

David

Probably, Now, I had paid gary Jones to swap mine out when i bought the car, so mine may look a LITTLE better, but probably not much

eric1h · 12-29-2009, 08:33 PM

Devin, this would be a good time to swap in some 3.90 gears ;-)

Panoz26 · 12-30-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eric1h

Devin, this would be a good time to swap in some 3.90 gears ;-)

That's a good idea.... Ill start shopping this AM.

Whilst we are on this topic - I've been reviewing several gear oils and weights. The redLine shockproof looks like the ticket, however, I'm not entirely sure if it's too much and should stick with the 75w90..

thoughts, comments, laughter, etc....

JCJ51 · 02-06-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra4B

Got the new tripple seals from Panoz... might as well have it redone while she's down for the mods right now.

How did the new seals work? I'm looking at purchasing a used 2006 GTS and there's small leaks on each end of the diff tubes and going on to the rear rotors. Owner's mechanic says this is normal??? Thanks

CMPanoz · 02-06-2016, 04:47 PM

Not only is it not normal, it's not safe.
The actual tube seals are easy to remove and install. Call Panoz, they can save you a lot of time by supplying the correct seals and giving guidance.

JCJ51 · 02-07-2016, 12:26 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. According to Panoz tech folks the diff tubes are supposed to be dry.

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