boat trailer help

(moomba55) · (moomba55) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 12-28-2009, 1:33 PM

I noticed while under the boat the other day oil was leaking down the inside of the tire. Any idea what might be the problem? It is a boatmate trailer.

(meathead65) · (meathead65) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 12-28-2009, 3:25 PM

Most likely a failed inside grease or oil seal...do you have grease or oil bath hubs?

(chpthril) · (chpthril) **Join Date: Oct 2007** 12-28-2009, 5:32 PM

If it's an axle with brakes, it could be brake fluid from a leaking wheel cylinder or caliper. Try washing it off with just water, if it does, it's probably brake fluid, if not, it's oil or grease.

(jnking) · (jnking) **Join Date: May 2004** 12-28-2009, 5:48 PM

Check the allen head oil fill screw on the hub assembly. I have had these back out and leak fluid on several occasions.

(moomba55) · (moomba55) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 12-30-2009, 12:47 PM

thanks for everyones help. i have oil bath hubs