The original Austin recommendation to fill hubs with grease and top up is extreme. Modern grease does not melt. Nor does it oxidise and dry, Packing the races alone and adjacent whenever the hub apart is adequate for cars not waded. The seal need not then do much more than keep out dust. The wheel bearings are large for the car and it seems wasteful to replace unnecessarily. (Taper rollers squeeze out grease and on other cars operate with mere traces of oil from the grease in the actual race. Ball races effectively recirculate grease back into the race)

The rear hub seals are a different matter due the risk of diff oil entering.

What is the experience with modern hub seals supplied? Do these fit neatly the housing or do these need to be glued? Do the seals accommodate the ridging and huge range of wear experienced?

Location: Auckland, NZ