Author Topic: Rear End (Read 1119 times)

Jeff1967 · « **on:** September 05, 2010, 06:07:27 PM »

My 67' has an 8" rear end and it has started leaking lube where the drive shaft enters the rear end. I assume there is a seal there, is it possible to change without a lot of effort? or should I have a shop look into it? I have the ability to do some work if it does not involve rocket science.

Advise would be appreciated .

Thanks

Jeff

66GTKFB · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2010, 11:22:00 PM »

Because you need special tools, and to set the lash, take it to a shop. Otherwise you get a nasty "whine".
Jim

Jeff1967 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2010, 11:58:32 PM »

I will do that, thanks for the advise.

JJ

Soaring · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2010, 01:25:48 PM »

And, when the shop is through replacing the seal, have them fill the rear with synthetic 75-W-90 gear lube.

Jeff1967 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2010, 05:27:09 PM »

Glen,

Thank you for the advise I will do that.

Jeff

Soaring · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2010, 04:31:20 AM »

That stuff is slicker than snot on glass. I have it in my transmission and in my rear. My gas mileage improved drastically after I had that old black 90 weight dino gear lube drained and replaced with synthetic. It's a messy process if you try to do it yourself though. I took mine to a Jiffy Lube place. Seems like it was like $65 bux.