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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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So, here is the question. While the car was on the hoist this fall, we noticed there was fluid lost from where the trans meets the rear axle. We gave the bolts a 1/4 turn. Not sure if that was the fix or not. I will wait till spring and check.

Anyone know the amount of work that goes into fixing this leak? It appears when the car was bought new, the seal was replaced a week after ownership. Now 11 yrs later, its leaking again.

Push me towards the post if you have it book marked.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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My auto was leaking where the transmission mounts to the differential. The transmission shop pulled the entire transmission to replace the seal, pretty big job. Your exhaust needs to come out along with the rear suspension.

The cost of repair was $1100, which including servicing the transmission for around $100. I figured I might as well have it done while it was in the shop.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Here's my write up on this subject,

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...on-photos.html
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thx guys! Im gonna book mark and wait till spring and tackle this project
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Tightening the bolts 1/4 might just have taken care of the problem.
I also had some dripping and spots of gear oil from the rear end. I found the fill plug was less than finger tight. Problem solved.
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