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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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Parked my 02 Z06 in the garage and after a couple of days sitting noticed a couple small puddles under the center of the rear. Jacked the car up and dead center of the rearend where the spring attaches under the differential is soaking wet. Axles are completely dry. Is there a common leak in this area as I have not been able to pinpoint the problem?
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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Check to see if you are over filled, often the breathe will puck fluid that drips and looks like it came form axels or center of trans.

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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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Common occurrence in C5. Search forum for "leaky butt"
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Common occurrence in C5. Search forum for "leaky butt"
Dripping from the weep hole by rearend and trans.
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Old Dec 18, 2017 | 07:33 AM
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if the day prior you were aggressive with your driving you may have just splashed some oil out the upper vent hole which has ran down and dripped on the floor. Wipe it down and keep an eye on it to see if it stops after a couple of days.
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