82 cc elec. rear axle leak

ccwilly · 01-23-2010, 08:01 AM

the center area of rear axle is covered with old oil and dirt. there are no drips on ground. was it an old leak that was repaired, or is it self sealed by all the mess that is there? i plan on cleaning it all off. if there is a leak, what would be the cause?

scottyb · 01-23-2010, 08:06 AM

There is an axle at each wheel, do you mean the differential cover leaked? And it may leak no more because there is no more oil in it? Have you checked the oil? 82 is 28 yrs old. can you post a pic or 2 of it?

ccwilly · 01-23-2010, 08:17 AM

i guess i should have called it the differential cover. yes there is oil at the correct level.

scottyb · 01-23-2010, 08:19 AM

Sometimes they just seep a little without really leaking..... clean it and keep an eye on it

ccwilly · 01-23-2010, 08:33 AM

thanks scotty that's what i planned on doing. i think it was more than a seep problem when it did happen. it's a pretty heavy build up of gunk. is there a seal at the input shaft that would have caused it and how do i identify what make rear end i have? i'm findng out it is sometimes hard to identify and find things for older (pre 84) carts

scottyb · 01-23-2010, 08:43 AM

I don't know much about the pre 84s.... there are a few members with them. Maybe they ( or somebody else ) will chime in and help?

OLD MEC · 01-23-2010, 08:46 AM

How long have you had this cart, if its new to you the previous owner could have done many things wrong like trying to filling through the vent by motor? You said "Is there a seal at the input shaft", by a input shaft are you talking about the motor area and if you are it really sounds like incorrect filling at one time causing this mess? This will happen when 80-90 gear oil spill rather than the 30 weight motor oil that I think is correct for your cart?

scottyb · 01-23-2010, 08:50 AM

YEP. CC Electrics use 30w motor oil in the differential

ccwilly · 01-23-2010, 09:01 AM

i think you are probably right old mec. as much of a mess that there is, i think that someone made a mess trying to fill it at one time. the garage should be warmed up now. time to get to work. thanks to all.

scottyb · 01-23-2010, 09:03 AM

NO fair having HEAT in the garage!

01-23-2010, 08:01 AM	#1
ccwilly Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 39	82 cc elec. rear axle leak the center area of rear axle is covered with old oil and dirt. there are no drips on ground. was it an old leak that was repaired, or is it self sealed by all the mess that is there? i plan on cleaning it all off. if there is a leak, what would be the cause?

01-23-2010, 08:06 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak There is an axle at each wheel, do you mean the differential cover leaked? And it may leak no more because there is no more oil in it? Have you checked the oil? 82 is 28 yrs old. can you post a pic or 2 of it?

01-23-2010, 08:17 AM	#3
ccwilly Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 39	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak i guess i should have called it the differential cover. yes there is oil at the correct level.

01-23-2010, 08:19 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak Sometimes they just seep a little without really leaking..... clean it and keep an eye on it

01-23-2010, 08:33 AM	#5
ccwilly Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 39	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak thanks scotty that's what i planned on doing. i think it was more than a seep problem when it did happen. it's a pretty heavy build up of gunk. is there a seal at the input shaft that would have caused it and how do i identify what make rear end i have? i'm findng out it is sometimes hard to identify and find things for older (pre 84) carts

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

01-23-2010, 08:43 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak I don't know much about the pre 84s.... there are a few members with them. Maybe they ( or somebody else ) will chime in and help?

01-23-2010, 08:46 AM	#7
OLD MEC Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,391	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak How long have you had this cart, if its new to you the previous owner could have done many things wrong like trying to filling through the vent by motor? You said "Is there a seal at the input shaft", by a input shaft are you talking about the motor area and if you are it really sounds like incorrect filling at one time causing this mess? This will happen when 80-90 gear oil spill rather than the 30 weight motor oil that I think is correct for your cart?

01-23-2010, 08:50 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak YEP. CC Electrics use 30w motor oil in the differential

01-23-2010, 09:01 AM	#9
ccwilly Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 39	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak i think you are probably right old mec. as much of a mess that there is, i think that someone made a mess trying to fill it at one time. the garage should be warmed up now. time to get to work. thanks to all.

01-23-2010, 09:03 AM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,402	Re: 82 cc elec. rear axle leak NO fair having HEAT in the garage!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
CLUB CAR (GAS) REAR AXLE swap.....Are the gas and electric rear axles interchangeable	Gas Club Car
I need to change the rear axle - rear end oil	Gas Club Car
Jakes 5" Rear Lift Kit for 94'-01' EZGO Elec	Lifted Golf Carts
4 sale Jakes 5" Rear Lift brackets EZGO 94'-01' Elec	Golf Carts and Parts
g14 rear axle help	Gas Yamaha