Driveshaft housing boot?

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Found this tonight when I took my wheel off, theres no oil around it so my oil seals seem ok.

What can I use to seal it back up on a temp basis?

Big blob of silicon sealant was my first thought.

I'll change it when I get back from Princetown.

(I added the screwdriver
:) )
 

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Several layers of clingfilm with some insulting tape around the ends???

Should be flexible enough but protect the joint from water and stuff getting in.

:nenau
 
Re: simple

slimbo said:
if it aint broke dont fix it!!

I agree with this sentiment, but it looks a bit broke to my untrained eye, the boots there to keep crap out and with a hole in it I presume it's letting crap and water in.

:confused:
 
Just an Idea :confused: :confused:

The thing is... whats inside already, it might be worth snipping the zip tie off to make sure there is not anything already in there like small stones etc. before you temporary seal it.:(
 
Fanum, wrapping it up like a packed lunch sounds fun, I'm still drawn towards the tube of silicon on the shelf though.

Finglonger, good idea, I'll check.

Thanks chaps.

:)
 
gaiter

If your not planning on riding through rivers where the shaft is under the water don't worry,use some sealant until you get back.But if I was you I would definetly try and get it apart and inspect the shaft/bevel input pinion for just grease and for peace of mind oh and you can fit a new rubber while your there,might be the best two hours you spent on the bike.Dry joints =££££££££££££.Andy
 
that gaiter looks oily !


you shouldn't have looked.


with a pair of your finest snippers, snip a tiny hole in the bottom, so if anything gets in, it'll come straight out again, i.e. water.
 
Steptoe said:
that gaiter looks oily !


you shouldn't have looked.


with a pair of your finest snippers, snip a tiny hole in the bottom, so if anything gets in, it'll come straight out again, i.e. water.

Or I could just spin it round so the holes at the bottom. :rolleyes:
 
It's not oil its just road crap?...
 

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Looks like somethings been rubbing
Is everything as tight as it should be? :eek:
 
That's road crap stuck to oil mist. - seriously !

Something's starting to go - or maybe its just seeping from your hole - shown.



probably Sunday morning on Dartmoor........

..............and you've just left the campground

.........and its raining

.....and a hangover
 
It’s a BM so it won’t let me down. Jealousy prompted your response Phil.

You just want to get wet on a moor this weekend don’t you?

:) ;)
It's all coming to bit's when I get back for a good look-see. I like a challenge. I’ve got full recovery cover with the RAC as well so………….I’m cool. :cool:
 
If a hole in the sump didn't stop Simon continuing the off road ride to Whitby (and back) I'd say you should be safe for the w/e ;)
Cling film, or strip of carrier bag and cable ties sounds fine - sealant not so good, will come loose, will come off - may be internally.
Any harm that would be done.....already will have been..........and it's unlikely.
It's an easy job to change the gaiter...............if you ignore the other bits necessary to get to it :rolleyes:
 


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