Recent content by Ryno80

Yeap - Don't think I'll be buying aftermarket again. Just I had trouble finding a toyota one. I guess I'll have to look a little harder. I'll have to measure it when I get home, see if there is a subtle difference in the size. First glance they look a little different but not much. I didn't...

Hi all, I could use some help! Recently I noticed that I was leaking oil from the rear diff and with help from some mudders I was able to find out what was wrong and replace the seal. In replacing the seal I noticed the pinion flange had some bad grooves. So i ordered a new flange (off...

Finally had some spare time last night to pop the filler bolt off and have a look at the level of diff oil in the rear diff. It is definitely quite low. As i understand it, the oil is supposed to be right below the filler cap, with mine, I wasn't able to see any oil to as far down as roughly...

Have got a little spring loaded spinning thingy-ma-bob bolted underneath the sub tank at the back of my 1991 hdj80 cruiser. Any ideas what it may be? Doesn't seem to be doing anything.. pictures below. Cheers, Ryno

Just had another look.. there is definitely no play when pulling and pushing the shaft at the diff.. solid as.. but I suppose it would have to be proper loose for this to show.. Have got a couple of close pictures.. not sure whether the the edge of the piece joining the u-joint to the diff is...

The truck is parked on a reasonable hill facing downhill so maybe that's just some of the excess rear diff oil flowing forward? I have noticed two little puddles, one right under the rear diff and around the centre diff transfer case area. I'll definitely be checking the fluid level this arvo...

Yeap - I've had the same difficult locating the source. Definitely not diesel mine, it's way too thick and has the distinct smell of gear oil. Let me know what you find mate!

I recently replaced the alternator and all the belts look fine.. you mean the two separate belts that are around the two alternator pulleys right? Not the one that broke? I'll have a closer look mate.. thanks for the heads up

Just had a chance to have another look and thanks to all your advice I think I've found the source. As you can see by the pic below all the oil is to the rear of the pinion seal.. there is nothing on the other side of the axle or anything further forward. Do you lads agree? Secondly, I...

Yeap that's what I figured - the fact that it blows so far is the main reason I'm having trouble finding the origin - it's just gone everywhere. It definitely doesn't smell like Diesel, this is something I immediately checked. It does seem to go as far back to almost the fuel tank though...

It does seem to be quite a bit of oil - that's why I'm a little worried. I think you may be right as I have noticed some leaking where the drive shaft joins to the rear axle before. At the time it was only a quick look, a couple of days later when I had time to have a proper look it had dried...

What may be causing this to leak? FYI - I have extended diff breathers installed - running to the front of the car under the hood.

Hi All, Thought I would get some info from the brains trust once again! Just recently came back from a weekend away and have noticed afterwards that there seems to be a fair bit of oil/fluid around the rear diff, all over the shocks, coils and the under body of the car from the rear of the...

Yea mate.. they are rear drum brakes

Nah mate the outside of the belts aren't cogged.. just the standard belt