Leaking axle... and not the good kind

[two.fiveM35]

Are the corks available or are you guys making then?

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

I bought a sheet of rubberized cork from mcmaster-carr and cut my own.

Remember guys, when the gear lube is going through, it is washing the grease out of the bearings, so look for hot spots on the spindle, if it has been leaking for a while.

 

[DieselBob]

I did the same as Scott above. I purchased a couple packages of mixed gasket material at the local NAPA. Cut my own wedges and installed them with a liberal amount of RTV just for a little extra insurance.

 

[Heavysteven]

Picture of the cork wedge.

I agree cork seems like the cheap solution. Wedges made out of rubber (ie EPDM, Viton, etc..) should out last cork.

 

[Heavysteven]

I use pipe gasket from work. Size is almost perfect. Here is some photo's

This material is viton and is resistant to chemicals, heat, and oils. You can pour 78% sulfuric acid on this rubber no problem.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Thanks for the info on the cork seal. It's very helpful. Steel Soldiers rock.