Suzuki LJ80V Diff Oil leak RH rear spring U bolts

Submitted: Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 14:51

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Peter

G'day everyone,

I have a Suzuki LJ80V and it has a Diff Oil leak around the RH rear spring U bolts that hold the lower shock absorber mounting plate and spring to the diff.
I've pulled the brake drum off to check for oil leak into the brake shoe area, but there is no leak there.
The shock absorber is not leaking either.

I was wondering if the actual diff could be cracked and leaking where the U bolts clamp the spring and lower shock absorber mounting plate together?

The oil has worked it's way between the spring leafs and it is getting quite messy.

Has anyone experience with this problem.

Thanks & regards Peter.
P.S. Yes it's a bit rough, but **** we have the best fun in it !!!

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Reply By: dingdong - Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 15:20

Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 15:20

Hi Peter
Could well be cracked have done afair bit of work on Suzi mustering buggies front diffs are quite prone to cracking if it is check that is not bent then v out crack & weld with mig or good low hydrogen rod .
Cheers

dingdong

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Follow Up By: Peter - Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 16:10

Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 16:10

hi dingdong,

I've had it airborne quite a few times, so I won't be surprised if it is cracked.
I'll pull it apart and have a look. Thanks for your help dingdong.

Regards, Peter.

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Reply By: glenno - Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 19:24

Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 19:24

Hi peter , nothing to do with diff leaks but i used to own a Lj80v 797 cc . i put extractors on and an old su carby off a old commer engine i think and went great . i bought it brand new in 1980 and was a great little car .

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Follow Up By: Peter - Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 21:01

Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 21:01

Hi glenno,

it's always good to hear a good "Zuki" experience. Mine is still standard enginewise, but the tyres are a bit bigger & wider than the originals and still on the same rims.

I have so much fun in the Suzuki and I agree, they are a great little car.

Thanks glenno,

regards, Peter.

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