diff leak
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diff leak
What is the correct repair for this leak? The vid was taken is from me laying on my back, right side of the diff is drivers side.
http://www.zracer.com/videos/diff.leak.wmv
Is this a seal leaking or some other problem?
Joel
http://www.zracer.com/videos/diff.leak.wmv
Is this a seal leaking or some other problem?
Joel
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From: FL
St. Jude Donor '13
Re: diff leak (C5 Hardtop)
That is the typical side cover o ring seal leak,and I assume it is from the left side in that it is more common than the right...See if you can get them to replace the cover itself in that it appears that the left covers were not machined properly in that they all leak at the 8 oclock position on the cover past the cover o ring...Make sure anarobic sealer or GM GASKET MAKER (they no what it is,synthetic oil eats silicone sealer dont use it) is applied in a thin 1/8" bead to the cover sealing surface or it will leak again...The sealer is excellent for machined aluminum surfaces in that it creates a seal when oxygen is not present :yesnod:
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Re: diff leak (C-5 TECH)
That is the typical side cover o ring seal leak,and I assume it is from the left side in that it is more common than the right...See if you can get them to replace the cover itself in that it appears that the left covers were not machined properly in that they all leak at the 8 oclock position on the cover past the cover o ring...Make sure anarobic sealer or GM GASKET MAKER (they no what it is,synthetic oil eats silicone sealer dont use it) is applied in a thin 1/8" bead to the cover sealing surface or it will leak again...The sealer is excellent for machined aluminum surfaces in that it creates a seal when oxygen is not present :yesnod:
