I'm new so thanks for letting me come to ya'll with a question. I noticed that there is a weird smell coming from the front axle which I'm assuming is some gear oil leaking from the front axle. Anyone know what would cause this?
normal gear oil smells like piss in a radiator...I should have mentioned that it was leaking a drop or so a minute for a while. I eventually drained and replaced the old oil and it stopped the dripping oil but I'm sure its still weeping. I need to change the seals but I just haven't got around to it. So what you're saying is the gear oil after being put into duty would have a bit of a smell to it and I'm only smelling it because of the leak?
Actually the front axle on that probably takes UDT, might check the specs as a heavy oil can cause damage.I used 80w90. I think I just need to bite the bullet and replace the seals to stop the weeping. While I'm in there I will check the bearings to see if they need replacing.
I'm pretty sure you could use UDT or 80w90 GL-4 oil.Actually the front axle on that probably takes UDT, might check the specs as a heavy oil can cause damage.