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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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Default Updated seals for rear diff leaks

Here is the document I received...It is a service bulletin review,not published yet,with out a TSB# issued to it yet (meaning hot off the press )

Service bulletin review

Service catergorie-Driveline/Axle seals to correct fluid leaks (w/diff) 14-leaks

Subj:Release of new rear axle seals to correct fluid leaks

Models:1997-2004 Corvettes

This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that new and improved rear seals have been released for service for the above listed vehicles

Use the new output shaft oil seal P/N 88996703 and the new differential side cover o-ring P/N 89047953 when correcting rear axle leaks
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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great info!!!! :cheers:
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Default Re: Updated seals for rear diff leaks (silverz06vette)

:cool: :cheers: Thanks for the update. Many will appreciate this and the new seals will hopefully stop their leaks. :hurray:
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Only B*tch is my car has been sitting at the dealer for two weeks & two days for the fix. Moi Iritated. Need my Z fix. GM is taking its sweet a** time delivering the parts. :skep: :boxing :cry :banghead:
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Default Re: Updated seals for rear diff leaks (C-5 TECH)

I'm bringing this in next week. Thanks!


Here is the document I received...It is a service bulletin review,not published yet,with out a TSB# issued to it yet (meaning hot off the press )

Service bulletin review

Service catergorie-Driveline/Axle seals to correct fluid leaks (w/diff) 14-leaks

Subj:Release of new rear axle seals to correct fluid leaks

Models:1997-2004 Corvettes

This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that new and improved rear seals have been released for service for the above listed vehicles

Use the new output shaft oil seal P/N 88996703 and the new differential side cover o-ring P/N 89047953 when correcting rear axle leaks
:thumbs:
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: Updated seals for rear diff leaks (Traffic Hater)

I am assuming that they will only perform this repair on leaking seals. I just had mine "fixed" in July!! :cry

Any chance that I can get them to upgrade me without a leak? Can you let us know when the TSB number has been issued?

Thanks!!

-Ed
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