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MG MGF Technical - Driveshaft oil Seals

Hi,

My F is in for its 48k service and apparently my drive shaft oil seals need replacing.

I would rather do this myself, and would be grateful of any "top tips" or instructions on how to do the job.

Thanks,

Rog.
Roger Bolam

I am told it is an easy job - about 30 minutes a side BUT there are two different types of drive shaft and seals depending on the age of the car.

Ted
Ted Newman

Hi Ted,

Thanks for replying. FYI Mine is a 99 T.

Rog.
Roger

By the way,

I have already checked the archives, but cant find anything!! I understand that Ted was planning to do this as a DIY - Ted, did you?


Rog.
Roger Bolam

In the end I gave it to the dealer to do as I was running short of time before going on a long trip.

Ted
Ted Newman

It is a fairly uncommon seal to fail on later cars like yours (rather more familiar to us owners of older cars - and even then, a number were usually replaced under warranty).

Unfortuantely, I can't help you with handy tips :o( However, you have a car that needs the later seal type.

Have you got a workshop manual Roger? If not, I'd highly recommend you get one - a hugely valuable resource. :o)
Rob Bell

Hi Rob,

Cheers for that, I havent managed to lay my hands on one yet - Does anyone have a digital version (even just the bit on diff seals would be great)

Rog.
Roger

Rog

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JohnP

This thread was discussed between 14/04/2003 and 15/04/2003

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