Leaking Butt Syndrome
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Leaking Butt Syndrome
My C5 has the leaking seal on the LH side differential. I already have it schedule for some mods at Tony's Corvette. They will address the seals while it's in for mods. No big deal. I'm worried I will damage it if I drive it 30 mins to the shop. I'm thinking worst case scenario here. Is it advisable to top off the diff fluid without draining completely or would I be alright?
I appreciate the feedback.
I appreciate the feedback.
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I would get it up in the air and check it. If it's been leaking a long time it could be down significantly. Pull the fill plug and stick your finger in and curl it down. If you can't feel fluid, I would add until you can. Whatever type of rear diff fluid you have in there, you should use the same.
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From: Anthony TX
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If you are going to have the seal replaced, just make sure that there is fluid in the trans before the trip as suggested by capevettes.
Just use any 75/90 for the top off and have the shop drain and refill with fresh GL5 75/90 while it on the rack.
Now's a great time to also change the tranny fluid too.
If it an auto, New fluid and filter.
If its an MN6/MN12, some ANSOIL ATF will make it happy!!
Just use any 75/90 for the top off and have the shop drain and refill with fresh GL5 75/90 while it on the rack.
Now's a great time to also change the tranny fluid too.
If it an auto, New fluid and filter.
If its an MN6/MN12, some ANSOIL ATF will make it happy!!
