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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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Default My rear is leaking.

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Ok boys and girls,
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this one, cuz it's definitely got me worried.

About a month ago I replaced the fluid in the rear of my MN6. Put in Redline without any problem. I recently noticed that the rear was leaking, but without jacking, I couldn't tell from where. I shot up to Nevrenuf's place and found the problem. It's leaking on the passenger side, behind the CV joint, from the casing.

If you look at the 3 bolts for the plate that the CV goes into, that's where it's leaking from. Now, it's my understanding that there's just an o-ring in there, but I don't know how it all comes apart. Has anyone done this? Am I better off just going to the dealer? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Dave


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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 11:17 PM
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Can it be the infamous rear seal leaking? On mine, it leaked on the driver's side. It was repaired under warranty by the dealer.
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Out of warranty. Must do it myself. :(
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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Had that problem once. Went to a proctologist. Fixed me right up!
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 01:28 AM
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Default Re: My rear is leaking. (mac1009)

Mine started leaking at 500 mi. (thats 500 not 5000!) Dealer replaced seal around cover. Apparently this was a common prob on a lot of vettes.
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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Anyone know how easy this is to replace? I just went to my local dealer and they told me $800 to swap both. Damn it sucks to be out of warranty.
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