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  1. absostone

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    #1 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Saw this light puddle on my lift and saw oil or something clinging to the cv. Wiped it up and after a few days there it was again. Disconnected the drive shaft and didn’t see anything out of the ordinary as far as a oil leakIng which There would be no way for it to be there. In the other pic you see the grease in the flange all spread to the edges by centrifugal force. Is there not enough grease? Too much? Also note the discoloring of the grease. Shafts were rebuilt in 2015
     
  2. Pero

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    #2 Pero, Jul 30, 2020
    Left or right side? If left, gearbox oil? Just remember birdmans tutorial on sealing the left side.
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  3. absostone

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    #3 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    This is the outer at the hub flange I should of been clear
     
  4. Pero

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    #4 Pero, Jul 30, 2020
    Ok, got it. No idea right now, I've just got a crate of wine delivered. Sorry.
    /Peter
     
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  5. absostone

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    #5 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    LOL Enjoy
     
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    #6 Pero, Jul 30, 2020
    Will do!
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    #7 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    From the drip it looked as if the grease broke down, but once it was opened apparently not. Btw this is only on the left outer . hmmm
     
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    #8 kiwiokie, Jul 30, 2020
    Any sign of leaks from the oil cooler?


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  9. absostone

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    #9 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    no that is on the left side. I just realized I posted it was Left but it is the RIGHT side I took apart.
     
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    #10 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    OOPS I MEANT RIGHT SIDE OUTER.
     
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    #11 yelcab, Jul 30, 2020
    Brake fluid?
     
  12. absostone

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    #12 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    Image Unavailable, Please Login Nope everything is dry. The car is up on My lift and easy to inspect. Does that air space in theFlange look correct? Would that really break down the grease? I couldn’t see that happening
     
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    #14 kiwiokie, Jul 30, 2020
    What grease did you use?


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  15. absostone

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    #17 pshoejberg, Jul 30, 2020
    That grease looks a bit odd color wise and yes it looks like it's breaking down slightly and releasing some oil. Very common for some grease. I'm surprised you went so far to dismantle the shaft to investigate a droplet of oil. It's not the most inspiring job to loosen these bolts and you add wear and tear to the high grade hardware. I wouldn't worry that much. I suggest you reassemble the shaft and use the car.

    Best, Peter
     
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  18. absostone

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    #18 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    It’s real easy for me to do. All the bolts on this car are rust free. But I’m guessing the grease is breaking down that the Indy put in. But at best it’s been 2k to 3k miles. Total joke.

    kiwiokie. I know that moly grease is what’s used. And expected my above all holier than though Indy. To put good stuff in
     
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    #19 miketuason, Jul 30, 2020
    How are the CV rubber boot look, are they in good shape, no tear, no puncture, and straps are nice and tight?
     
  20. absostone

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    #20 absostone, Jul 30, 2020
    New in 2015. This whole car has. Around Around 50k in it since then.
     
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    #21 Miklas, Jul 31, 2020
    Are you sure it's not the damper that is leaking oil? I had a similar puddle and it looked like it came from the CV joint but it was in fact the damper leaking.
     
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    #24 absostone, Jul 31, 2020
    I checked that, but no its coming from the grease
     
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    #25 mike996, Aug 1, 2020
    Ignore or make/install a gasket and forget about it. The grease looks fine! :)

    If you remain seriously concerned, clean out all old grease and install new grease. THEN ignore (or make a gasket)!
     
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