What do we have here?

I am guessing you are asking about the fluid leaking on the rim and tire?
 
JEC said:
I am guessing you are asking about the fluid leaking on the rim and tire?
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Yes! The fluid is slick and isn't stinky like from animal, the main ones being wildcat, javelina, or coyote. I'm just wondering how serious and how to repair. Can it drive with that much leaked out, etc...
 
Greaser007 said:
Probably should disassemble and give that thing AMC, a good Service Maintenance job. _ _ and with new Warn Hubs.
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Except they just did maintenance on it, so what caused it. Seriously, what happened to it? what's the source of the oil? Also asking to learn if I can drive it awhile longer by some minimal maintenance or if it should be addressed immediately before even a Sunday drive...
 
As for fluid--only a couple real choices there--

a) Hub bearing grease (separated out...maybe)
b) Axle oil (should be able to tell from the smell / feel)
c) Brake fluid (again, smell / feel and it should be peeling your paint (unless it's silly-cone)
d) Knuckle grease / oil (no telling what the PO may have in there)

(My knuckles drip a bit--and look like that--but on the inside rim, not the outside)

Should be able to make a good guess by smell and feel...and then check for appropriate sources of leaks...
 
dtgolder said:
As for fluid--only a couple real choices there--

a) Hub bearing grease (separated out...maybe)
b) Axle oil (should be able to tell from the smell / feel)
c) Brake fluid (again, smell / feel and it should be peeling your paint (unless it's silly-cone)
d) Knuckle grease / oil (no telling what the PO may have in there)

(My knuckles drip a bit--and look like that--but on the inside rim, not the outside)

Should be able to make a good guess by smell and feel...and then check for appropriate sources of leaks...
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Thank you. I'll get under there and trace it back.
 
5JeepsAz said:
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Just my 2cents but those lug nuts don’t have any thread past the nut. Seems like they should have at least one from my aircraft requirements.

And if there is a leak based on no drips on the vertical parts of the rim seems it would tend to be more out in the lockout or that cover or ?
 
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Bitzf4 said:
Just my 2cents but those log nuts don’t have any thread past the nut. Seems like they should have at least one from my aircraft requirements.

And if there is a leak based on no drips on the vertical parts of the rim seems it would tend to be more out in the lockout or that cover or ?
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Thank you. I will check
 
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