Leaky Jag Stub Axle Seal :(

[SSSammy]

After recent routine abuse at Hallett, my right rear stub axle seal is leaky. Gear lube is not on the brake rotors yet, just dripping off the bottom of the stub axle flange and the caliper, onto the pivot shaft and then garage floor. It is leaking all the time, even sitting still for days. No Run N Gun in two weeks unless I can remedy this pretty quick.

Have searched the ERA Forum, but don't see much on how to replace one or both seals, can it be done without dropping the cage, can I do one side now and wait on the other one? I have read some Jag forums and I see it is a very complicated task, some can do it in place, but recommend dropping the rear end for better access.

I called Coventry West about the rebuild parts and they are not sure on which seal kit to recommend because I have the custom 31 spline stub axles installed by Mike Bontoft at CWI (now out of business). I guess I will disassemble the thing before ordering and see if the dims are stock Jag or not. Curious if anyone with this setup has any tips.

thanks and regards,
Sam

[ERA Chas]

Sammy,
I have the same 31 spline set up from Mike but no issues. I know he closed but try calling the last number you have for him or Goog his name.
I did speak to him after he closed and he was great answering my questions.
Good luck.

[strictlypersonl]

The easiest way is to remove the unit from the car. As far as I know, there are only two different seals, and we use mostly RTC1216X. See this page for identifying the dif series.

[SSSammy]

Chas, I tried Bontoft on the number I had from my invoice 3 yrs ago. Not in service. Thanks just the same Google has him as a serious powerboat racer in WA. He has a CC userid, but no recent activity.

Bob, thank you, that pic is very useful. I will start tomorrow peeling the car off of the diffy. I will just see what is in there. Surely if he used the original casting he wouldn't have changed the axle bore size, at least

thanks and regards,
Sam