Rear hub/bearing seal question

[soldave]

Looking at replacing the current outer seal on one of the rear hubs.  The current oil seal has the following marking: 25016837.R4.  Now I know the R4 signifies that it's a metal case seal, and the number before that is obviously the type.  But looking at the part from SJ Sports Cars it looks like it a straight rubber oil seal (like this one: http://www.ebay.co.u.../191534108249).

 

My question is, will the seal I've listed work?  Or should I be looking specifically at the R4 metal case type, or one from SJ?

[langleytw]

All rubber only seals now I believe. SJ and Lotusbits stock rubber only. Just fitted mine. All ok.

[soldave]

All rubber only seals now I believe. SJ and Lotusbits stock rubber only. Just fitted mine. All ok.

Thanks Tom.  Have ordered the eBay one so will report how it turns out

[soldave]

Great success!  The Ebay one came today and after chucking some grease in with the bearing, it slotted in perfectly.  So right now it looks a good bet if you want to save a few pounds.