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Sep 6, 2012 | 09:03 PM

#21

Chris Stewart

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Try another seal? Hey that's a nice looking diff brace. I had one just like it.

Sep 6, 2012 | 11:18 PM

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2_60b4u

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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix

Means the seal lips are either: a) damaged, b) have debris on them, or c) the axle might have a nick/flaw where the seal lips ride.

I just learned tonight that the reman axles where it slips over the output shaft is sometimes machined too far and it doesn't seal properly. I ordered up a OEM axle today, I'll report back if that fixed it.

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Originally Posted by Chris Stewart

Try another seal? Hey that's a nice looking diff brace. I had one just like it.

This is the second seal already

The brace is working out great, thanks again! Hopefully we can get together before winter.

Sep 7, 2012 | 01:13 AM

#23

ZeeOSix

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Originally Posted by 2_60b4u

Sounds like you found the problem.

Sep 7, 2012 | 01:28 AM

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wcsinx

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Originally Posted by 2_60b4u

First I've heard of that. Do you still have the old one? If so put a caliper on it and see.

Be sure there are no burrs or grit on the shaft. Wipe it down really well. You want it clean clean clean. Then put a thin coat of oil on it, and slide it straight in. It's pretty easy to screw up those seals if you're not careful.

Sep 12, 2012 | 06:40 PM

#25

2_60b4u

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Just put in a OEM cv axle and no more leaks.

Sep 13, 2012 | 12:02 AM

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rockdude

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I'm looking at this forum because my '01 has developed a leak seemingly around the axle housing where the axle enters the diff. I'll check it out this weekend.

Sep 13, 2012 | 10:00 AM

#27

2_60b4u

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rockdude

I'm looking at this forum because my '01 has developed a leak seemingly around the axle housing where the axle enters the diff. I'll check it out this weekend.

There's lots of good info in this thread on where to start. Post up what you discover.

Sep 13, 2012 | 10:59 AM

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Schubs

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What is the part number on the new seal?

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Sep 13, 2012 | 11:10 AM

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bumble-z

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Quote:

Originally Posted by schubs

what is the part number on the new seal?

gm# 88996703

Sep 25, 2012 | 10:05 AM

#30

Dave 127

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I have 2004 left side leak what would the Dealer charge for this repair?

Sep 25, 2012 | 10:06 AM

#31

Dave 127

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what would the dealer charge for this repair

Sep 25, 2012 | 12:33 PM

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bumble-z

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave 127

what would the dealer charge for this repair

Call them & find out???

Once you find out, report back with your estimate....Sound fair?

Sep 25, 2012 | 12:38 PM

#33

Schubs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave 127

what would the dealer charge for this repair

well that all depends, the axle seal calls for 2.5 hours to replace, so what the dealer charges will determin that let say they charge $120

LABOR=$300.00
SEAL = $26.75
FLUID= $70.16

TOTAL=$396.91

Sep 30, 2012 | 07:06 PM

#34

Dave 127

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dealer cost for seal replace

Called a dealer today said 1 side would be $600.00

Sep 30, 2012 | 07:13 PM

#35

Dave 127

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vent

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Originally Posted by megawatt1203

I had the driver side seal and O-ring replaced on my 2000, seemed to be OK for a while, Took some spirited runs and the leak reappeared. Lived with it for a year or so when I read about the Diff vent sticking. Removed the spring and upper housing from the vent and clamped a rubber hose to the vent. It has been several months and some hot spirited runs and no leak. Do a search for the write up, this has worked for a lot of forum members. If the differential does not vent it builds up pressure and can leak from the seals. Good luck!!

do you have some pictures

Last edited by Dave 127; Sep 30, 2012 at 07:14 PM. Reason: left out a word