New Patrol Y61 owner with leaking front axle

rbunn · 15-07-2013, 15:31

Hi all

I am the new owner of a 2004 Y61 SVE in the Potters Bar area Hertfordshire.

When I returned from a drive on Saturday I noticed a dark patch on the drive. There is oil dripping from the drivers side swivel onto the tyre, so assume that the axle oil seal has failed. Can I continue driving this in 2wd as need the car this weekend, I believe that the front diff etc is stationary if hubs not locked? What oil should I buy to top it up?

Does anyone know a good garage that works on these cars in the North London/Herts area?

Sorry for all the questions in my first post. It is a great vehicle, hope to get it fixed and off road soon.

Thanks. Richard.

larson · 15-07-2013, 17:32

i just topped mine up and drove it. its not a hard fix you just need the time and somebody with half an idea...

makeitfit · 15-07-2013, 18:33

Should be in 2wd anyway till needed offroad. So yes

Milners do a kit , as once you've got the hub apart you might as well do the lot

rbunn · 16-07-2013, 08:15

Thanks for the replies.

I will order the parts and have a go at fixing it. What oil should I use to top it up?

Richard.

15-07-2013, 15:31	#1
rbunn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR 2004 Posts: 5	New Patrol Y61 owner with leaking front axle Hi all I am the new owner of a 2004 Y61 SVE in the Potters Bar area Hertfordshire. When I returned from a drive on Saturday I noticed a dark patch on the drive. There is oil dripping from the drivers side swivel onto the tyre, so assume that the axle oil seal has failed. Can I continue driving this in 2wd as need the car this weekend, I believe that the front diff etc is stationary if hubs not locked? What oil should I buy to top it up? Does anyone know a good garage that works on these cars in the North London/Herts area? Sorry for all the questions in my first post. It is a great vehicle, hope to get it fixed and off road soon. Thanks. Richard.

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15-07-2013, 17:32	#2
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i just topped mine up and drove it. its not a hard fix you just need the time and somebody with half an idea...

15-07-2013, 18:33	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Should be in 2wd anyway till needed offroad. So yes Milners do a kit , as once you've got the hub apart you might as well do the lot

16-07-2013, 08:15	#4
rbunn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR 2004 Posts: 5	Thanks for the replies. I will order the parts and have a go at fixing it. What oil should I use to top it up? Richard.