September 2015
Hi,
My 1997 Peugeot 106 1.1 passenger side gearbox to driveshaft oil seal is leaking very slightly..
I've ordered one from Fleaby, which should be here 2mrw.
www.rubberoilseals.com/photo/pl2691335-citroen_oil...g
I'm ok with getting the drive shaft and seal out etc ..
My cunning plan ;)
is to smear gearbox oil round ALL surfaces of the seal.
Would this be ok, or do certain parts have to be dry on installation.
I don't have any grease...
Do I really need some?, or will gearbox oil do? to lubricate the seal.
I am still trying to convince myself not to use the old gearbox oil to save £16 on the Total....
My thinking is that I can change that any any time, easy peasy through the breather cap up top , near the battery)
I am planning on using some wood , to tap the seal in gently, so it can't go further in , than level to the gearbox body.
I plan to hold the driveshaft's weight by a rope from up top,
and oil the driveshaft spline before insertion
and twist gently as it goes into the seal.
What do you reckon?
Any tips would be appreciated...
Cheers
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