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Safe to powdercoat final drive hub?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jmkrull, Mar 31, 2018.

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    Just wondering if it’s safe to cook the final drive hub without completely disassembling it, minus shaft and oil seal out. Anyone know or have done it safely? Thanks.
     
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    Maybe try VHT paint for brake calipers
    Turns out nice and only requires 200F to cure it.
     
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    Like Xj550H pointed out, there's more than one oil seal, and you have to do a full teardown to get to them all. Reassembly requires making a pair of special tools, and knowing how to use a dial indicator. Best to just clean it up and paint it with a good enamel.
     
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    Sounds good. Thanks everyone. Once I get the hub on, can I take it off in the future without having to pull the engine again if it needs repainting at some point?
     
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    yes you just disconnect the drive shaft from motor
     
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