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BenUK1978



Member Since: 12 May 2024
Location: Virginia
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United States 1993 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Fuji White
Front Hub Leaking Grease

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Hello - the front passenger side hub on my 1993 110 has started leaking grease. Please see attached. Only just noticed it. The swivel housings were replaced a few months ago. Wondered if anyone could give me guidance on a possible cause / urgency for repair. Thank you.
Post #1040350 19th Jul 2024 2:50pm
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MattBee



Member Since: 29 Oct 2023
Location: Hampshire
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Possibly a blocked axle/diff breather. That’s what caused a similar issue for me. Assume it’s to do with different pressures inside and outside causing blow by.
Post #1040358 19th Jul 2024 4:21pm
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BenUK1978



Member Since: 12 May 2024
Location: Virginia
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United States 1993 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Fuji White
Thank you. Thinking about it, i only noticed it after doing some fairly rough and wet trails in her.
Post #1040359 19th Jul 2024 4:25pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Check wheel bearings don’t have any play and are overheating the grease.
Post #1040362 19th Jul 2024 4:59pm
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BenUK1978



Member Since: 12 May 2024
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Thank you. I will try that. If it is a blocked breather, how does one unblock / clean it?
Post #1040363 19th Jul 2024 5:03pm
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Retroanaconda



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You’re missing the hub cap, which is why it’s leaked out.

Get genuine replacements, the aftermarket ones are terrible.
Post #1040366 19th Jul 2024 6:13pm
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BenUK1978



Member Since: 12 May 2024
Location: Virginia
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United States 1993 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Fuji White
i do actually have the plastic hub cap, just removed it for the photo. The grease makes it way past the hub cap which i don't think is normal.
Post #1040367 19th Jul 2024 6:20pm
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Retroanaconda



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Then it needs replacement, it should be a fairly tight fit and a good seal.
Post #1040369 19th Jul 2024 6:46pm
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
Get a genuine cap, they are more expensive but they don't leak.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #1040370 19th Jul 2024 6:52pm
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