Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I there would be problems with a car that has stood for 9 years, but had hoped none would surface this quick... I've noticed that after a run, when C8RHM is put back in the garage she drops 2/3 drips of oil onto the floor. It's only after a good run when she's nice and warm. I've not been able to have a good luck underneath yet - and not sure I'd know everything to look for. So, what should I check for, what can be ignored for a while, and what could prove fatal if left? Thanks for any advice! N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernmonkey Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Where from? - normal if it's a live axle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 If it doesn't drip - there's no oil in it. It is a British car, isn't it? (I'll get my coat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny. Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hi Nigel, I'm only around the corner from you. If it's a six speed box I'd have a small bet it could possibly be from the speedo drive.....notorious leak zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 It is a live axle. So, if this is normal, where does it come from and why (I'm not a mechanical whizz) Does it mean the diff needs to be topped up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Quoting kenny.: Hi Nigel, I'm only around the corner from you. If it's a six speed box I'd have a small bet it could possibly be from the speedo drive.....notorious leak zone. 5 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 First thing to find out....is it gear oil or engine oil? HP gear oil has a much stronger smell than engine oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny. Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Nigel, just check (put a few sheets of newspaper down first) whereabouts the drips are......ie towards the front of car, at the rear or near the middle....that'll narrow things down a bit for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Quoting Martin Jeffrey: First thing to find out....is it gear oil or engine oil? HP gear oil has a much stronger smell than engine oil. Erm, not convinced I want to sniff my garage floor ... 😳 I'm definite its from the diff or immediate area. C8RHM always goes in the garage the same way - the engine has never been above where the drips, er, drip. N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny. Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hi Nigel, with just 2 or three drips I personally would not be too worried for now. If it's the Ital axle it's probably been filled up by previous owner and a bit is coming out of the breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john g Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Nigel, like Kenny I'm also just round the corner from you and as kenny says - The live axle has a breather tube at the top of the diff casing, sometimes, if the diff has been overfilled, oil will 'come out' of this tube. Dip your finger in it and smell it, EP90 has a strong smell! Or by all means pop round and I'll take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 25, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted August 25, 2012 Quoting Nigel Mercer: It is a live axle. Are you sure? I thought it was a de dion car that you bought. Whatever it is, 2 or 3 drips won't be a real problem, but you need to have a look underneath to see where it is coming from and I'd also check levels in gearbox and diff. just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 If deDion with Ford diff, very quick and easy to change drive shaft oil seal. Did one up a mountain on holiday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Quoting Paul Richards: Quoting Nigel Mercer: It is a live axle. Are you sure? I thought it was a de dion car that you bought. No, not sure - just dumb I remember that there is a test when the rear is jacked - something about turning one wheel and the other wheel behaves differently (turns the other way?). Or did I just make that up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 A K series car like yours will have dedion rear suspension in which case I'm sure you will have the standard ford open (ie non LSD) diff. Out of the interest do you have the standard Avon ZV3 tyres? Many discussions on here about them.....best to think about replacing them as they are a bit of a nightmare in the wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 26, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted August 26, 2012 Nigel Yes. Certain it is de dion axle. The test you are thinking about is to check whether you have a limited slip differential (LSD) - a different thing. Suspect SM25 is correct about your tyres. Good advice to change to something like Yoko AO21s as a good all round touring tyre. Get along to LADS meet 5.9.12 for some advice/help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Suspect SM25 is correct about your tyres.It was Martin - but I'll second that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 26, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted August 26, 2012 Oops - my mistake. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Quoting Paul Richards: Nigel Yes. Certain it is de dion axle. The test you are thinking about is to check whether you have a limited slip differential (LSD) - a different thing. Suspect SM25 is correct about your tyres. Good advice to change to something like Yoko AO21s as a good all round touring tyre. Get along to LADS meet 5.9.12 for some advice/help. Paul, currently booked for child sitting duties on the 5th, but trying to organise a stunt double so that I can come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonball Bob Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Quoting Stationary M25 Traveller: If deDion with Ford diff, very quick and easy to change drive shaft oil seal. Did one up a mountain on holiday ! Why can't you just lie on a beach like every one else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Brilliant! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaster Flatcap Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Quoting Martin Jeffrey: Out of the interest do you have the standard Avon ZV3 tyres? Many discussions on here about them.....best to think about replacing them as they are a bit of a nightmare in the wet. Avon ZV 1's - must admit it was a little twitchy on the damp lanes yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted August 26, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted August 26, 2012 ZV1's - even worse. I changed from ZV1s and it totally transformed my car. Now much more confidence in the road holding and grip. The only good things about ZV1's is that you'll never wear them out. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 ZV1's or ZV3's AKA......ditch finders Yokohama AO21's are the tyre to go for with 14inch wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Don't do beach holidays ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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