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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gerlewis on 28 June 2012, 21:54

Title: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: gerlewis on 28 June 2012, 21:54

Hi all,

I was changing the engine oil today and noticed some oil spray around a drive shaft:
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The rubber gaiter around the driveshaft seems loose, what do I need to replace here? anyone else had this problem?
also will this be gearbox oil I'm losing? If so, I will top up the oil urgently. Or is it just grease?

 - I have located the top-up hole. Is there a way to check the current level?

Title: Re: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: Steve_PD on 28 June 2012, 21:59

Wont be gearbox oil.

Cant remember if the cv gaitor has a clip at that end or not :undecided:

Title: Re: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: gerlewis on 28 June 2012, 22:02

thanks,
yeah I read here that the driveshafts are sealed:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/379051/2586115.aspx

(last but one post).

I looked at the other driveshaft, and although there is no visible clip, the gaiter is fixed firm, where as this one slides about!
Any idea how to fasten it? I could just try a jubilee I guess....

Title: Re: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: cullygti on 28 June 2012, 22:05

or just use a zip tie around it and see how it goes

Title: Re: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: gerlewis on 28 June 2012, 22:06

Quote from: cullygti on 28 June 2012, 22:05

or just use a zip tie around it and see how it goes

good idea! will give it a go tomorrow.

Title: Re: Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside
Post by: Steve_PD on 28 June 2012, 22:16

Yeah just zip tie it and see how it goes.