In no terms do I classify myself as a mechanic, so excuse me if my analysis sounds silly, but let me get to the point. I recently did a few thousand mile round trip from Michigan to Moab, Utah, in my 1991 FJ80, during the trip after around 300-400 miles of daily travel there would be a noticable leak where the driveshaft mates to the front axle, during my stay, on the trails (spent mostly all day) in Moab the leak was non-existent. I have gathered a few pictures as well.
What I have done:
-Drained gear oil (seemed to be full but a little watery)
-Refilled with fresh 90 weight gear oil
I drained and refilled when I finished my trip (June 14th) back at home and haven't noticed it leak again since then. The truck is my daily driver.
I don't like starting new threads that may have already been posted before, I already did a quick search and can't find anything similar.
Has anyone experienced this before?
Is this normal due to friction and heat?
Worn out seal?
What I have done:
-Drained gear oil (seemed to be full but a little watery)
-Refilled with fresh 90 weight gear oil
I drained and refilled when I finished my trip (June 14th) back at home and haven't noticed it leak again since then. The truck is my daily driver.
I don't like starting new threads that may have already been posted before, I already did a quick search and can't find anything similar.
Has anyone experienced this before?
Is this normal due to friction and heat?
Worn out seal?
