Thanks for the info Rick,
I don't know the damage yet but my mechanic told me that if the axle was pitted or grooved, I would need a new one. I'll ask him about that axle saver, that could save some $.
BTW, this is going to be a daily driver, so the axle saver mite be good enough for me.
JM
69 Elky
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On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 07:41:31 -0500 "Morris, Jason"
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Got a call from my mechanic, it seems that the rear axle
> bearing in> my 69 Elky may have gone dry. He said that there is oil in
the
> passenger> side brake drum and I may have to replace the rear axle. If
so can
> anyone> tell me what axles can be swapped (i.e. chevelle, Monte,
etc...).
> Also is this a common problem or am I just the unlucky one.
> Thanks
> JM
> 69 El Camino (work in progress)
jason- There is a seal at the end of the axle tube that keeps the oil
inside. Unless the axle shaft is boogered up, no need to replace it.
Just replace the seal. Any 68-72 Chevelle, el camino or Monte Carlo
axle should work, EXCEPT I believe that there is a difference between
10 & 12 bolt rear axles. Get the correct one.
Are you redoing the el camino as a daily driver or racer? IF its only
gonna see a very mild motor, you can have him install "Axle saver
bearings" . The axle usually gets boogered at the bearing, the axle
saver moves the bearing race outboard a bit to a good axle surface.
Replacing the axle for this type problem is relatively common, someone
did create the axle saver for that problem.
rick
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