Dilema
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Dilema
I am trading exhaust with a forum member. So I lifted the Vette and I noticed a level 2 leak coming from my diff. Level 2 being that its starting to form a drop on the diff itself, but haven't seen anything on the floor yet.
It is a C5 ZO6 diff with upgraded clutch packs and hardened output shaft a nice diff. So should I rebuild it or should I go with a new RPM or such diff.
If you guys want pics I can post them tomorrow.
TIA guys
It is a C5 ZO6 diff with upgraded clutch packs and hardened output shaft a nice diff. So should I rebuild it or should I go with a new RPM or such diff.
If you guys want pics I can post them tomorrow.
TIA guys
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Shes starting to get a little whine with the push of the gas pedal so it might be that time.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Thanks for serving brother!
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
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From: Dyer, IN
Thanks for serving brother!
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
That my friend is a Corvettes at Carlisle part for sale.
When I go to Carlisle, I always take pictures of stuff for this exact reason. Show people where stuff is and what things look like.
Yea, it was rode hard and put away wet!!!
BC
When I go to Carlisle, I always take pictures of stuff for this exact reason. Show people where stuff is and what things look like.
Yea, it was rode hard and put away wet!!!
BC
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Thanks for serving brother!
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
Clean it off and take her for a spin. Inspect after the drive. It will give you a very good idea where the leak originates from.
Your DIFF operates under a slight vacuum when cooling down. The vacuum helps keep the fluid in the diff. The vent at the top has a ball check that allows air OUT and none in:
Here are a couple of very cool post on the diff:
- C5, Its Go Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573404441
- C5 RAGTOPWS6, Differential UP-Grade; http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
If you need to replace a seal,, its in there!
BC
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