Pool of fluind on inside of rear wheel... - Land Rovers Only

jmrivera · 06-26-2008, 10:44 AM

Hi all,

I have noticed over the past week that there is a small 'pool" of fluid on the interior if my driver's side rear wheel... I am assuming that this is a leak from the rear end, possibly a seal gone bad...

Anyone have any experience in wheel hub disassembly and/or repair? I am assuming it is pretty straight forward, as long as I am willing to get dirty...

Oh yeah, no indicator lights have popped up, whew, knock on wood...

Thanks,
Jonathan
'03 Disco HSE7 w/ACE and SLS

jmrivera · 06-26-2008, 01:16 PM

Nevermind, even though no one gave a response...

If anyone care, I checked RAVE and it is a simple o-ring that sits on the end of the hub assembly... Now to find the o-ring.....

roverhouse · 06-26-2008, 02:26 PM

Ftc4919

DailyDrivenTJ · 08-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Did you ever get around to fixing this?

I replaced the O ring with a new one and I am still getting leak. I was hoping to get away cheap. I guess I will be changing out the whole hub.

Disco Mike · 08-04-2008, 05:26 AM

Need to replace your hub to correct the leak.
Mike

brian4d · 08-04-2008, 06:14 AM

I wonder why that is. Oh, I almost forgot it's a Rover. It would make too much sense to just replace a .95 cent o-ring.... Nope, you're going to have to buy a new hub for $350.00. I'm guess the hub wears from stress and might warp?

Toowild78 · 08-04-2008, 09:15 AM

I replaced only the o-rings on the both sides of my 03 and that fixed the problems. The o-rings are about 7$ at the dealership.

DailyDrivenTJ · 08-04-2008, 09:30 AM

dang... I think I picked up my genuine LR O rings from AB for like a dollar.

DailyDrivenTJ · 08-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian4d

I wonder why that is. Oh, I almost forgot it's a Rover. It would make too much sense to just replace a .95 cent o-ring.... Nope, you're going to have to buy a new hub for $350.00. I'm guess the hub wears from stress and might warp?

I changed it out, it is still leaking. My old seal did not have any problem.

When I was pulling everything out, I noticed the leak was not coming between the tube and the hub, oil trail was originated between the axle flange and the hub body, where things rotate.

It is not just the hub wears but the hub itself has seals in it.

I just hope this is the last thing I have to fix for awhile.

brian4d · 08-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailyDrivenTJ

I changed it out, it is still leaking. My old seal did not have any problem.

When I was pulling everything out, I noticed the leak was not coming between the tube and the hub, oil trail was originated between the axle flange and the hub body, where things rotate.

It is not just the hub wears but the hub itself has seals in it.

I just hope this is the last thing I have to fix for awhile.

I'll hope with you, maybe if we get enough hopers you'll be good.

Toowild78 · 08-04-2008, 12:19 PM

sorry to hear that mine was a bit different, when i took mine apart the hub assembly and bearings were in good shape. the orings were clearly damaged. If you need to replace the hub assembly roverlandparts has them for under $200.00 with the ABS sensor. Good Luck.

jmrivera · 08-04-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailyDrivenTJ

I changed it out, it is still leaking. My old seal did not have any problem.

When I was pulling everything out, I noticed the leak was not coming between the tube and the hub, oil trail was originated between the axle flange and the hub body, where things rotate.

It is not just the hub wears but the hub itself has seals in it.

I just hope this is the last thing I have to fix for awhile.

DAMN! not what I wanted to hear!!!

I have not been able to complete this repair... Hopefully I can get to this reapir soon, before I loose all of my fluid...

I'll post an update when I complete the repair and maybe I'll get lucky...

Jonathan

DailyDrivenTJ · 08-04-2008, 04:42 PM

I wish I knew of Roverland.com before I pulled the trigger.

I ordered the hub from Atlantic British this morning. It should get here by Wednesday. I will let you know how it turns out.

BTW it is random but the dealer wanted $18 for 4 bolts and nuts for the front Dshaft. WTF.

I thought some American Car dealers were bad, LR dealers are worse.

06-26-2008, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmrivera Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 210 Gallery: 0	Pool of fluind on inside of rear wheel... Hi all, I have noticed over the past week that there is a small 'pool" of fluid on the interior if my driver's side rear wheel... I am assuming that this is a leak from the rear end, possibly a seal gone bad... Anyone have any experience in wheel hub disassembly and/or repair? I am assuming it is pretty straight forward, as long as I am willing to get dirty... Oh yeah, no indicator lights have popped up, whew, knock on wood... Thanks, Jonathan '03 Disco HSE7 w/ACE and SLS

08-04-2008, 06:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
brian4d Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 235 Gallery: 0	?? I wonder why that is. Oh, I almost forgot it's a Rover. It would make too much sense to just replace a .95 cent o-ring.... Nope, you're going to have to buy a new hub for $350.00. I'm guess the hub wears from stress and might warp? __________________ '02 Discovery SE (Stock - No ACE, No SLS)

08-04-2008, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Toowild78 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: W.V. Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	I replaced only the o-rings on the both sides of my 03 and that fixed the problems. The o-rings are about 7$ at the dealership. __________________

08-04-2008, 12:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Toowild78 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: W.V. Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	sorry to hear that mine was a bit different, when i took mine apart the hub assembly and bearings were in good shape. the orings were clearly damaged. If you need to replace the hub assembly roverlandparts has them for under $200.00 with the ABS sensor. Good Luck. __________________

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06-26-2008, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmrivera Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 210 Gallery: 0	Nevermind, even though no one gave a response... If anyone care, I checked RAVE and it is a simple o-ring that sits on the end of the hub assembly... Now to find the o-ring.....

06-26-2008, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverhouse Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Ftc4919

08-03-2008, 04:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
DailyDrivenTJ Stupid > Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Gallery: 0	Did you ever get around to fixing this? I replaced the O ring with a new one and I am still getting leak. I was hoping to get away cheap. I guess I will be changing out the whole hub.

08-04-2008, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,319 Gallery: 0	Need to replace your hub to correct the leak. Mike

08-04-2008, 09:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
DailyDrivenTJ Stupid > Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Gallery: 0	dang... I think I picked up my genuine LR O rings from AB for like a dollar.

08-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
DailyDrivenTJ Stupid > Ignorant Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 Gallery: 0	I wish I knew of Roverland.com before I pulled the trigger. I ordered the hub from Atlantic British this morning. It should get here by Wednesday. I will let you know how it turns out. BTW it is random but the dealer wanted $18 for 4 bolts and nuts for the front Dshaft. WTF. I thought some American Car dealers were bad, LR dealers are worse.

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