Redline Diff Fluid ?????????
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Redline Diff Fluid ?????????
I have a 2003 a4 coupe 4000 miles rear diff is leaking from cover on drivers side. Would just changing to redline possibly stop the leak as i've read. Car is still under warranty for another year and the leak is very minor 1-2 drops occassionally. THANKS FOR ANY INPUT
Racer
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I don't think he was asking if it would fix GMs poor seal design. I think he was asking if the Redline would cause the seal to swell and stop the leak much like the "cure alls" that they sell on aisle of evil at Pep Boys.
Even if you add something to stop the leak, its very temporary. Much smarter in the long run to fix the seal. Also much cheaper than a new diff if you don't catch the leaking before the oil level gets too low.
Good Luck
Even if you add something to stop the leak, its very temporary. Much smarter in the long run to fix the seal. Also much cheaper than a new diff if you don't catch the leaking before the oil level gets too low.
Good Luck
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I've had Redline in my diff. since about a month after buying it two years ago, and I got the leak two months ago. Had dealer fix it and no problems since, but now I have the GM fluids back. Will change to Redline again eventually.
Brad
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Go see Steve Spencer!
Eric,
This might sound crazy, but if I were you I would take my vette to go see Steve Spencer at Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown, PA (It's 1.5 hours away for you). I live in Virginia and have gone to see Steve twice (for me, it's 2.5 to 3 hours each way, but it's worth it), this last time to have him fix my leaking rear diff. I couldn't be happier!
Also, listen to what other people have to say about him:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show..._id=103&arch=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show..._id=103&arch=1
Get it done right the FIRST time! Bryner # (215) 886-3140
- Max
This might sound crazy, but if I were you I would take my vette to go see Steve Spencer at Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown, PA (It's 1.5 hours away for you). I live in Virginia and have gone to see Steve twice (for me, it's 2.5 to 3 hours each way, but it's worth it), this last time to have him fix my leaking rear diff. I couldn't be happier!
Also, listen to what other people have to say about him:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show..._id=103&arch=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show..._id=103&arch=1
Get it done right the FIRST time! Bryner # (215) 886-3140
- Max
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Originally Posted by kawasaki eric
I have a 2003 a4 coupe 4000 miles rear diff is leaking from cover on drivers side. Would just changing to redline possibly stop the leak as i've read. Car is still under warranty for another year and the leak is very minor 1-2 drops occassionally. THANKS FOR ANY INPUT
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Originally Posted by kawasaki eric
I have a 2003 a4 coupe 4000 miles rear diff is leaking from cover on drivers side. Would just changing to redline possibly stop the leak as i've read. Car is still under warranty for another year and the leak is very minor 1-2 drops occassionally. THANKS FOR ANY INPUT
If the car is still under warranty I suggest when you take car in for warranty repair that the GM fluid is what they find in transaxle
Being the car only has 4,000 miles in 2 - 3 years the leak would be worse if driven daily so you should have the warranty work done now.
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From: Hutschenhausen
FYI mine dripped a bit when I got it at 20K miles - tightened the cover bolts around the rear of the diff - all is well.
May try if you don't feel like giving your car to the dealer (yuck)
HTH
Smash
May try if you don't feel like giving your car to the dealer (yuck)
HTH
Smash
