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MG MG Y Type - front hubs grease-seal

the drivers side front wheel rim has a pattern of radiating grease from the hub. I have taken off the wheel for cleaning, extracted the split pin, undo the castle nut (right hand thread) underneath the retaining disc there is NO o-ring, Ah well that's the reason for the leak, BUT on checking the other side which does not leak/spray grease I find there is no o-ring there either.

should there be an o-ring? why would one side leak and not the other?
michael 7141

Is there as much grease in the hub?

Anyway, to solve your problem I have a bag full of the right sized O rings to eliminate your problem. Drop me a note off line with your snail mail address and we can sort something out.

Paul
Paul Barrow

Michael, this happened to me and I found that the bearing was running hot and needed replacement.
Bryan

There should also be an O ring (Original Equipment was a fat felt washer). The O Ring has to be correctly dimensioned so that it sits properly in the groove. I used to have this problem and since I fitted the O Rings it has ceased.

Paul
Paul Barrow

If your bearings need replacing, you might consider fitting sealed bearings as I did. This will solve any grease leaking out and (alas) will also eliminate two greasing spots from you maintenace list.

SKF numbers for the YA/T are:
SKF6305-2RS1 (the 2RS1 denotes the double sealing) is the bigger inner bearing.
SKF6304-2RS1 is the smaller outer bearing.

Any machine or car partseller can "read" these numbers for their own make.
Willem van der Veer

paul,
what is the number of the o-ring?
scott
Scott Barrow

Goodness knows - sorry Scott - I bought a huge bag full ages ago they owe me about $2 a shot I know that much :-)

Paul
Paul Barrow

re-assembled both sides with a rubber 'o' ring in the off-side.
did not put one in the nearside.

went for a half hour run and the near side is still fine and the offside not leaking but running hot so will take Bryan's advice and replace the bearing.
michael 7141

This thread was discussed between 06/10/2007 and 18/10/2007

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