Rear wheel hub leak/drip??

[Twoputt]

My 67 Alpine has developed a leak/drip coming from inside the left rear wheel hub, any ideas on what the cause/fix could be? Thanks for any input!

 

[pruyter]

You need a new oil seal, the oil you have noticed is coming from the differential.

Regards,

Peter

 

[Barry]

It could also be brake fluid coming from a leaking line / fitting / wheel cylinder.

Diff lube and brake fluid are very different; use your hands / eyes / nose / common sense to figure out which you have.

 

[Tim R]

Smell is a good clue as to what is leaking. EP90 Differential oil has a distinctive smell! There are two videos in the 'How to' section that may assist if you need to strip it down and replace the hub seal. If the hub is worn this is a cost effective way of fixing it without replacing the hub.....

https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/S...ve-for-Shafts-44.73-44.89mm/product_info.html

Tim R

 

[65beam]

I've always thought that Rootes expected some leakage because they did design a weep opening and drain into the seal/bearing cover.

 

[Tim R]

65beam I think the weep hole and routing of any leaking oil away from the brake shoes is fairly common on a lot of cars, it is a safety feature.

Tim R

 

[65beam]

There you go! Selling oil is how I have been able to own so many Beams so bring on the leaks!