Differential Leak
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Burning Brakes
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Differential Leak
My D44 drips just a little, it's been parked in the same location for 6 months or so and I've got maybe 3 or 4 drops on the ground.
I currently have the differential / batwing completely out of the car to upgrade the bushings to poly.
Wondering if the dripping is normal or if I should go ahead and remove the batwing / cover and try to fix the leak. Are there gaskets for these things or do you just apply RTV to the surfaces?
If I open it up I'll probably add the drain plug while I'm at it.
Thanks in advance.
Ryan
I currently have the differential / batwing completely out of the car to upgrade the bushings to poly.
Wondering if the dripping is normal or if I should go ahead and remove the batwing / cover and try to fix the leak. Are there gaskets for these things or do you just apply RTV to the surfaces?
If I open it up I'll probably add the drain plug while I'm at it.
Thanks in advance.
Ryan
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Joined: Feb 2004
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The leak isn't normal and sould be fixed. The factory uses rtv to seal. No gasket is used. I use prematex ultra copper. It has never let me down. I would advise against the drain idea. A few friends have done it and it always seems to seep a bit, regardless of sealant used on threads on plug. Good luck either way.
