Keaton85 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 As some of you know, I'm in the middle of doing a cross country trip with my wife. Long story short, I was doing a good once over and found my pass. side axle seal leaking pretty bad! So, I'm at the grand canyon, and have no clue how long this has been going on. I know it was fine when I left about 7K miles ago and didn't notice any leaks until now. All I have is an adjustable wrench, a weatherman, jack, and a turkey baster haha, which I found at the general store. I am going to drain the oil and refill through the shifter fork tube/vent. That's where the turkey baster comes in. Questions: How much oil would be a safe bet? Anyone in the area (4-8hrs whatever) that can do a seal with me? Has anyone run these dry and been still ok? The only oil I have right now is Pennzoil 10W-30 full syn. and M1 EP 5W-30, which would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy_J Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 you went on a road trip across country without any tools??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Umm yeah long story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Update: Tanner motors in Phoenix let me use their lift and tools to do the seal! Awesome owner and employes!! Good news was the oil level was not low in te least bit so no tranny damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy_J Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Awesome. Glad you got that fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Update: Tanner motors in Phoenix let me use their lift and tools to do the seal! Awesome owner and employes!! Good news was the oil level was not low in te least bit so no tranny damage. That is good..I posted pics a year and half ago when a M56 runs dry (well, some water in it) not a good scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yeah I saw that topic!! I just need to finish the trip, didn't care much about the tranny as I have an a couple M56Hs and an M66 FWD, so just an excuse to put the M66 in haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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