Found my first oil leak this morning. Looks like the seal in the driver's side drive shaft (see pic).

Re: poll, please let me know if i could (as a novice) do this job, or if i should get my mech to do it?

If i did it, what would i need to get? i.e. What part / seal / thing has actually gone?



Thanx, guys! You rock!

Not too hard to do, will require popping the driveshaft out on one side. The last engine I put in my car developed a big leak out of the O-ring seal on the drivers side diff plate due to the seal not being fitted correctly (my bad), so basically I had to do the same job to replace a different seal. Not too hard, but then I don't know your level of mechanical ability, so I don't want to recommend you dismantle your whole car in the driveway with a screwdriver and then not be able to put it back together.

Oh and by the way, the seal that has likely had it is the output shaft seal, about $4 worth.

Thanx again, Anto.

when my mini stops leaking oil that usually means I have no Oil left. Saves me checking the dipstick regualry

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You kidding?! Mine starts to crap itself when it's lost 200ml! (Runs on, gets freakin hot, etc.

I've had a few engines that I let fall to 600ml below minimum and then topped up to the minimum mark, burnt less oil that way and still ran fine - wide tolerances

It's a reasonably big job beacuse you have to split the balljoints to get the hub out of the way enough to get the driveshaft out but it's a straightforward job and you shouldn't have too many problems with it . Give it a go , get your dainty hands dirty and you might enjoy it

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Ok. In discussion with dad, we've decided not to try it, just in case we damage something.

Have booked in with my mech for Tuesday.

Next (and hopefully final Q), what exact seal is it that we think has gone and where can i get it? Also, is the seal the same from Rover to Morris (i've got a Morris dealer just round the corner. )

Diff seal to suit pot joint's , anyone with mini experience will know what you need .

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First oil leak...Pfft.

If there's no oil leaks from my car I get worried that there's none left.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

Thanx, Ian.

Is it a different size for a 1275?



I know! It's great.

EDIT: Thanks to mad-mk1 for his useful and informative input into this thread.

Nope , all pot joints were the same .

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Thankyou, Ian. Apologies for my ignorance.

No worries , now stop being a wimp and pull your mini apart . Drive up here and I'll give you a hand

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u must ahve been fairly looking.
that post was deleated like teh instant i put it up, because it was worthless.

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-jamie-
1963morris 850
1965 solid side van
1994 rover racecar