Has anybody fixed their own leaky butt ?
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Racer
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Has anybody fixed their own leaky butt ?
What is involved in resealing the rear end ? Mine appears to be leaking at the seals . I don't mind fixing it but I sure wouldn't turn down advise or tips to keep this sucker sealed . I've seen other posts that have said their's started leaking again in 3000 miles , I'm leaving on a 6500 mile trip on the 18th and I don't want problems .
Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
What is involved in resealing the rear end ? Mine appears to be leaking at the seals . I don't mind fixing it but I sure wouldn't turn down advise or tips to keep this sucker sealed . I've seen other posts that have said their's started leaking again in 3000 miles , I'm leaving on a 6500 mile trip on the 18th and I don't want problems .
I had Chuck at Corvettes of Westchester do the leak and while he was at it, I had him put in a set of 4.10's...best mod I've ever done by the way...
Good Luck....6500 mile trip???
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Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
Instructor
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From: Chesapeake VA
Depends on which seals you are planning on replacing. The halfshaft and side cover seals are not too difficult and don't require lowering the diff. I replaced my drivers side halfshaft and cover seal. Took about 6 hours. Have only put about 1000 miles on it but no leaks yet. There are plenty of threads on this subject and the shop manual has a good procedure. Good luck.
