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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: dstewart@peak.org on Wednesday,July 16, 2014, 11:24:58 AM

Title: Axle "flinger" ???
Post by: dstewart@peak.org on Wednesday,July 16, 2014, 11:24:58 AM

Can anyone explain the purpose of the "flinger" washer on the Europa axles?

Title: Re: Axle "flinger" ???
Post by: Grumblebuns on Wednesday,July 16, 2014, 01:21:14 PM

Do you have a part number, picture or any type of reference? I'm drawing a blank.

Title: Re: Axle "flinger" ???
Post by: 4129R on Wednesday,July 16, 2014, 02:58:36 PM

Wasn't he in Beverley Hills Cop?

Title: Re: Axle "flinger" ???
Post by: jbcollier on Wednesday,July 16, 2014, 03:48:50 PM

"Slinger" washer are used to deflect oil or crap away from a seal to lengthen the seal's working life.