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Just returned to LA from Monterey weekend with the wife in our 67 Sprint GT. Car was perfect all weekend. At the off ramp for home had to pump the brakes, but after one pump had brakes. One mile off the freeway a bit of smoke from the back left. Got home and the left rear wheel is really hot.
Let the car sit for an hour. Brakes are now good. Drives fine. Put it in the garage on the hoist and looking from underneath I see what looks like a leak from the left rear axle seal area. When I grab the disk and try and shake it has no play. It ran fine right to the door. But something was leaking. I am thinking maybe the rear bearing was in the early stages of letting go?
I have had a LSD rear end of uncertain pedigree sitting around for 10 years or more, and I figure rather than fuss with the old rear end it is time for a swap. Is there anyone recommended in LA that can go through that rear end to make sure all is well? If it has to be shipped can anyone on the board recommend a good shop?
Thanks
Neil
Let the car sit for an hour. Brakes are now good. Drives fine. Put it in the garage on the hoist and looking from underneath I see what looks like a leak from the left rear axle seal area. When I grab the disk and try and shake it has no play. It ran fine right to the door. But something was leaking. I am thinking maybe the rear bearing was in the early stages of letting go?
I have had a LSD rear end of uncertain pedigree sitting around for 10 years or more, and I figure rather than fuss with the old rear end it is time for a swap. Is there anyone recommended in LA that can go through that rear end to make sure all is well? If it has to be shipped can anyone on the board recommend a good shop?
Thanks
Neil