What could cause this??

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What could cause this??

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Hey guys - Still assessing and putting together lists of what i need for restoration etc and not yet sure if this is in the correct section (but as it seems to be in the driveline area it will do for now! :thumbsup: ), but if i let the photos do the talking... What could cause this??

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Knackered seal on the back of the gearbox - oil leaks down to uni joint which slings it off?

Harv is a good person to ask.

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Thanks mate was hoping it was something relatively simple like that.... :thumbsup:
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Is that uni fitted with a grease nipple (or been repacked at some stage)? A wee tad too much enthsiasm when greasing, and it will fling shit everywhere.

Never forget the old adage though: if there ain't no oil under it, there ain't no oil in it :ebiggrin:

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Harv wrote:Is that uni fitted with a grease nipple (or been repacked at some stage)? A wee tad too much enthsiasm when greasing, and it will fling shit everywhere.

Never forget the old adage though: if there ain't no oil under it, there ain't no oil in it :ebiggrin:

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Mine's got oil stains in the same spots, which I haven't touched.

It's a bit like free rust proofing :mrgreen:
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Forgot to answer the question.

Driving it!
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Hahaha thanks for the replies guys!

Now I can just continue not worrying about it! :thumbsup:
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Harv wrote:Never forget the old adage though: if there ain't no oil under it, there ain't no oil in it :ebiggrin:
Love it! My new motto.... 8)
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CRUZ_62 wrote:Hahaha thanks for the replies guys!

Now I can just continue not worrying about it! :thumbsup:
Just check your gearbox oil. It looks like old crud though, because there doesn't look like any has been flung onto your muffler / exhaust.

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