Any C5`s here WITHOUT differential leak problems?

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Nov 29, 2006 | 01:14 AM

2blklt4

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From: Newport Beach, Southern California

Any C5`s here WITHOUT differential leak problems?

Picking up my new `04 MS M6 friday.
Vehicle was inspected by the local dealer and everything was fine.
The service advisor said that there was just a subtle oil trace on the diff but no leak.
Car has 7000 miles.

Do all C5`s leak at diff?.
Anyone here without this problem or how long (miles) before yours started to leak?

Thank you

Nov 29, 2006 | 01:23 AM

2KFRC5

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From: Arroyo Grande CA

Anyone here without this problem

Nov 29, 2006 | 01:33 AM

DeeGee

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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England

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Mine leaked very early in its life (02 Vert). Drivers side seal but good since.

Nov 29, 2006 | 01:39 AM

silverhead

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From: Eureka CA

Not one drop from my 97!

Nov 29, 2006 | 01:47 AM

mixermike

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From: renton washington

41k on 98 no leaky

Nov 29, 2006 | 01:58 AM

flynbya2

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From: Twilight zone

St. Jude Donor '05-'06

No real leak on my 98 w 38k on it, but I believe there is a vent of some type up there that allows the case to breathe.

Now that can resemble a leak,but it is normal the way I understand it.

There is a seal issue that quite a few c-5's succumb to though

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:03 AM

poolhustler

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From: Los Angeles CA

So far so good....

'02 with 16K miles !!

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:03 AM

Stealthy4

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St. Jude Donor '06

Not a drop on my 97 either

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Nov 29, 2006 | 02:22 AM

FactoryRaceCar

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12

DTE 3.90s no problems here

Stock 3.42s did not leak either

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:26 AM

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5W0P3

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From: Bedford TX

Mine was leaking a little bit when i had my clutch replaced, so he put new seals in it.

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:26 AM

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Cajun99

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From: South Alabama

Zero leaks...148K miles.

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:52 AM

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jdmvette

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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2KFRC5

Nov 29, 2006 | 02:57 AM

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JMc

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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."

Over 61k on an A4 3.15 with no service history of any leaks.

Nov 29, 2006 | 03:54 AM

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randy814u

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From: Salem Oregon

no leak on the 98 with 120 thou. I can't say the same for the oil pressure sender, it was a gusher.

Nov 29, 2006 | 06:02 AM

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EVIL_C5

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From: Hanover MD

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St. Jude Donor '08-'10

stock no problems, 3.42's no problems

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:26 AM

#16

Tom/99

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From: Houston,Texas USA

My 04 is still not leaking at 12,500 miles.
My 99 was leaking at 9,000 miles.

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:27 AM

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steve8

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From: Central Ma

Nothing on my 04 here.

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:28 AM

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illmac77

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From: DFW Texas

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St. Jude Donor '07

no leaks here

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:38 AM

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wisvette

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From: Port Washington Wi.

My 2000 coupe does not leave a drop of anything under it!

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:55 AM

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bb609

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From: NH

My '03 leaked a bit recently but turned out to be coming out of the air vent. Drain out a bit, no more problem.

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