leaking differentials,,is there a fix?
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leaking differentials,,is there a fix?
My recently purchased '04 coupe was very dry uunderneath when I inspected it. Now a small puddle collects on the garage floor beneath the differential, after a few days. I think its the differenal. Is there a fix for this. Perhaps an easy fix and a difficult fix? Thanks.
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My 04 started at about 8,000 miles. Have had it into the dealer 3 times and finally got it stopped. Was all done under warranty. As the post above noted, it's a very common problem. If yours is out of warranty you might be able to talk them into helping with the cost. Good luck.
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Sucks...hope you get it all fixed up
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About all you can do is get the seal and/or cover plate replaced. It took GM three times to finally get my differential leak fixed.
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I've had my done 5 times and last year it leaked again. Before doing anything else, I drained the fluid in the rear end and replaced it with Red Line. Believe it or not, it hasn't leaked since. I've done alot of reading and I feel the problem is internal pressure and temperature. Red line says it reduces temp by as much a 7 degrees. Try it, what do you have to loose. tc
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Mine did, I had it fixed, it sucks, but what can you do, it is one of the few things that you can bet on happening. CLB, diff leaking, the OEM glass targa pealing.
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My recently purchased '04 coupe was very dry uunderneath when I inspected it. Now a small puddle collects on the garage floor beneath the differential, after a few days. I think its the differenal. Is there a fix for this. Perhaps an easy fix and a difficult fix? Thanks.
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I had mine done when it was still under warranty
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Mine has had this problem 3 times - all fixed under warranty. Around $650 for mine.