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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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So my rear end is leaking and I take it into the local Chevy dealership. It's diagnosed as the rear differential leaking, on the left side and so it's fixed (left rear side cover replaced). 2-3 weeks later it's leaking again and once again it's fixed (no charge and another seal). Bring it home and the following day it's leaking again and I'm about to scream and put a 357 round through the front windshield. Is this unusual as far as faulty seals?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by helobubba77
So my rear end is leaking and I take it into the local Chevy dealership. It's diagnosed as the rear differential leaking, on the left side and so it's fixed (left rear side cover replaced). 2-3 weeks later it's leaking again and once again it's fixed (no charge and another seal). Bring it home and the following day it's leaking again and I'm about to scream and put a 357 round through the front windshield. Is this unusual as far as faulty seals?
I've had mine replaced 4 or 5 times. The first 4 times they tried the anaroebic seal according to the TSB. The last time the mechanic that had worked on it before suggested going back to the original sealant. The last time seems to have worked. It's been over 18 months now and no sign of leaking.

To the original OP. The problem with not getting it fixed now is that you'll be fighting small oil spots on the rear or the car constantly. That is always a sign to me that the diff is leaking again. Good luck.
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