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One of the rear axle shafts on my Super Dexta has a ring worn into it from the oil seal. I read that there is a sleeve which fits over the shaft to repair the worn spot and keep the new seal from leaking. Where can I buy the sleeve? If I can not find the sleeve, how much is it going to cost to have a machine shop weld up the worn place and grind it down to the correct diameter?
Thanks, Terry

What you refer to is known here as a Speedy Sleeve. The sleeve is pressed on and machined to tolarance fit I believe. Around here in Australia cost would be somewhere between $40 - $60 at a machine shop depending on what the rogues charge their labour out at. If it's done on mates rates it would be the sleeve cost and a carton of beer.

Hi Paul. not that I've used the speedy sleeve, but I believe that no machining is required. Just slip it on, and away you go.

I got the speedi sleeve from my local NAPA auto parts store. The guy had to order it, part # 99212. I got it the next day, it cost $30 plus tax. Installed easily, no machine work required. Waiting on the big nut to come in now.
Terry

Hey Aldo hows things south of the border? I stand corrected. I have had sleeves dressed to a tolerance fit of 4 thou previously for different applications. I guess if you can do it without the machine work it's even better. You live and learn.

Hi Paul. Well we could do with a bit more rain before things start to warm up down here, otherwise all is well.
I guess there's a huge range of speedi sleeves, but the ones I know are only a few thousands of an inch thick, so there's no need to change the size of the oil seal. I've even heard of speedi sleeves being used as a temporary fix for worn oil seals, although they're intended as a permanent repair for worn shafts. I think they're made of stainless steel.