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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Hi i've got an odd looking residue on my front wheels,can't see any leaks anywhere as it looks oily.Its a 4x4 saphh as well



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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Usually comes from the hubs or drive shaft boots



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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Or from the filth at the back of your wheels when wet.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Outer c.v boot prob leaking while in motion .................

may even be lucky enough to just put a new clip or cable tie around it on the shaft

But knowing cossies it will be the start of a headache
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Can't see any leaks though or is centifugal force forcing the grease out?
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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probably just crap from the inner side of your wheel if u cant see any probs with your c.v boot
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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It looks just like general dirt that has washed outwards at speed.
I don't see ANY signs of any leaks at all there.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Thanks guys
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Carwash dodger!
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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i have the same prob with mine i have tryed everything to get rid even wonder wheels cant beat it until two applications of the stuff has gone on
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