Differential leak - Another possibility
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Racer
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From: Valrico FL
Differential leak - Another possibility
Hey guys,
I have been "researching" the leak on my 04 as many of you have experience with this issue.
I cleaned it off a few days back really well (its was a mess!) Well, most of the crud was on the right side and I recall most of you had left side leaks.
So today I get under the car and pull the filler plug to check the level and the crush washer is distored to all hell! I mean its an oval shape with a large gap on one end! And most of my leak was on this side in this area.
So....I filled it will Redline, got a new washer for the plug and am going to give it a few miles and see if that was the problem? Not sure if it is and probably not as my luck prevents anything complex from being this easy but just thought I would mention it. Since may car only has 12k on it, I bet the plug was there since original assembly so was distorted from day one.
Just something to look for in case your is leaking and either way be ready to replace the washer when you change the fluid in case yours was like mine.
Mike
I have been "researching" the leak on my 04 as many of you have experience with this issue.
I cleaned it off a few days back really well (its was a mess!) Well, most of the crud was on the right side and I recall most of you had left side leaks.
So today I get under the car and pull the filler plug to check the level and the crush washer is distored to all hell! I mean its an oval shape with a large gap on one end! And most of my leak was on this side in this area.
So....I filled it will Redline, got a new washer for the plug and am going to give it a few miles and see if that was the problem? Not sure if it is and probably not as my luck prevents anything complex from being this easy but just thought I would mention it. Since may car only has 12k on it, I bet the plug was there since original assembly so was distorted from day one.
Just something to look for in case your is leaking and either way be ready to replace the washer when you change the fluid in case yours was like mine.
Mike
