02-07-2020, 06:27 PM
I would recommend that you go for a permanent repair.
Its a little bit of work (about 2.00 hrs) but you will feel better about it afterwards and friendships will be retained.
Basically you remove the hub assembly, remove the spring shackle pin undo the six offending side bolts pull the case open.
You must of course replace the gasket (as it has previously leaked I would be tempted to put a little silicone on both the diff side and the tube side)
Reverse the process, tightening the case bolts (new tab washers needed) carefully and evenly to exactly 19 ft lb.
Leave overnight before filling with oil.
As you are new to austin sevens it may be worth mentioning if you go for this adventure that the half shaft nut needs to be very very tight.
If you are unsure about that - perhaps you could persuade a chum from your club who is well versed in such things to give a hand and share knowledge.
Its a little bit of work (about 2.00 hrs) but you will feel better about it afterwards and friendships will be retained.
Basically you remove the hub assembly, remove the spring shackle pin undo the six offending side bolts pull the case open.
You must of course replace the gasket (as it has previously leaked I would be tempted to put a little silicone on both the diff side and the tube side)
Reverse the process, tightening the case bolts (new tab washers needed) carefully and evenly to exactly 19 ft lb.
Leave overnight before filling with oil.
As you are new to austin sevens it may be worth mentioning if you go for this adventure that the half shaft nut needs to be very very tight.
If you are unsure about that - perhaps you could persuade a chum from your club who is well versed in such things to give a hand and share knowledge.