[Healeys] removing the rear bearing.

[Richard Kahn]

I believe there is a vent under a cap on the top right side of the axle.
Thanks I will check that.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:42:00 +0200
> From: coudesluijs at chello.nl
> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] removing the rear bearing.
>
>   The leaking of rear axles is often caused by a blocked air vent. I am
> not sure if such a vent is present on the AH axles, but most if not all
> LBC axles do have a small hole in the upper regions of the cast housing
> which gets blocked by dirt, paint, rust. It can be a dog to find that
> hole. Some have a tapped hole in which a small one way ball valve is
> fitted. This valve can become stuck because of dirt or corrosion.
> This air vent takes care of excess air pressure when the axle heats up,
> thus preventing oil being pushed past its seals.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL