Problems: Diagnosis welcomed (pics)

[NC Rover]

So I'm still new to rovers and I have discovered that I have more hybrid than original series rover. So for that, I apologize if nothing looks familiar.

Either way, I crawled under the Rover after driving it around town a good bit. Noticed theres a good bit of tranny/diff oil sprayed underneath but in a concentrated area surrounding the transfer case?.

Anyone know if this is going to be a huge job to fix or what the actual problem is?

Is there any type of additive that can slow or stop the leak?

Any thoughts are welcomed as well as what you think the problem is so I can head in the right direction to get it fixed. Sorry if these are stupid questions but I'm still learning the ropes. I'll get there one day.

**See Pictures Below

[4flattires]

Is there oil on the ground?

From what I see, it appears the ujoint had a case of freedom of expression with a recent greasing. The ebrake drum would be pretty moist if it was the rear seal.

Jeff

[EASTTNROVER]

Looks cleaner than mine...

[LaneRover]

From what I see, it appears the ujoint had a case of freedom of expression with a recent greasing. The ebrake drum would be pretty moist if it was the rear seal.

Jeff

I concur!

Brent

[friar mike]

I concur!

Brent

I will second that!

[greenmeanie]

Lets put it this way. On my '71 nothing will rust from the bellhousing on back. Combined with desert living I still expect a perfect chassis under there next century.

James Bond had to have a man install a system like this on an Aston Martin. Wiser minds know he should have just driven a Series.

Cheers
Gregor

[NC Rover]

Thanks for the input everyone.

I wiped it down and its definitly not the Ubolt. The spray is definitly coming from the small crack between the output shaft and the drum. Its not grease but more of a fine liquid....going to go with diff fluid. As it spins, it slings onto the muffler and burns off.

So you don't think its a seal problem?

[friar mike]

Thanks for the input everyone.

I wiped it down and its definitly not the Ubolt. The spray is definitly coming from the small crack between the output shaft and the drum. Its not grease but more of a fine liquid....going to go with diff fluid. As it spins, it slings onto the muffler and burns off.

So you don't think its a seal problem?

if it looks and smells like gear oil then it must be a rear seal just R&R it not too tuff. you would think it would be running out at the drums edge too.(where the drum meets the backing plate)

[Mercedesrover]

If it was the rear output seal, you'd be leaking between the drum and backer.

Underneath the driveshaft yoke is a nut. Under the nut is a crappy felt and rubber seal. Not a lot of oil gets past the output spline but I'd guess that rear nut is loose, the spline is a little worn and that felt seal is junk. All three things make for a leaky output shaft.


Get yourself a new flet seal, pull the driveshaft and nut and replace. Make sure everything is tight going back together.

jim

[NC Rover]

If it was the rear output seal, you'd be leaking between the drum and backer.

Underneath the driveshaft yoke is a nut. Under the nut is a crappy felt and rubber seal. Not a lot of oil gets past the output spline but I'd guess that rear nut is loose, the spline is a little worn and that felt seal is junk. All three things make for a leaky output shaft.


Get yourself a new flet seal, pull the driveshaft and nut and replace. Make sure everything is tight going back together.

jim

Awesome. Thanks guys for the great info. I will get on this asap. Just need to find the best place to buy the replacement seals, etc first.

[KevinNY]

BTW you have a badly bent tie rod.

[friar mike]

BTW you have a badly bent tie rod.

Man good eye I didn't see that one. as for parts check out our sponser's .

[jp-]

BTW you have a badly bent tie rod.

Jesus, just jesus. Eyes in the back of your head.

[Terrys]

Also looks like your front pinion shaft seal is south for the winter.

[NC Rover]

Also looks like your front pinion shaft seal is south for the winter.

Guys thanks for the heads up. The vehicle sat under a shed for 3 1/2 years without moving.

First thing was to get it up and running good. So I accomplished goal #1....could use a good carb tuning but for the most part, it runs great.

#2 will be replacing those seals and a tie rod. I need to get under there and inspect further.

I know the exhaust manifold has a small leak somewhere but I haven't had a chance to pinpoint it. I believe its coming from the gasket between the bottom of the manifold where it channels into the muffler, etc. That will be #3.