Drive Shaft Oil Seal? & Gear Box Oil Level Q. Pic inside

[gerlewis]

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?

[Steve_PD]

Wont be gearbox oil.

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

[gerlewis]

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....

[cullygti]

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

[gerlewis]

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

good idea! will give it a go tomorrow.

[Steve_PD]

Yeah just zip tie it and see how it goes.