My rear end is dripping
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Drifting
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From: LOS ANGELES CA.
My rear end is dripping
Walked out to the garage and I noticed a little pool of oil under my rear end.Any body have a suggestion as a fix it your self solution?I believe this is a common problem with Vettes. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy
Safety Car
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Re: My rear end is dripping (ROD BROWN)
There is a pretty common problem with the seal on the drivers side halfshaft where it enters the differential. These start leaking on a fairly regular basis. Do a search there have been plenty of previous threads about this problem. Dealer will fix it under warranty for you.
Drifting
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From: san diego ca
Re: My rear end is dripping (CHJ In Virginia)
There is a pretty common problem with the seal on the drivers side halfshaft where it enters the differential. These start leaking on a fairly regular basis. Do a search there have been plenty of previous threads about this problem. Dealer will fix it under warranty for you.
:cheers:
Jeff
Burning Brakes
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From: Not far from COTA
Re: My rear end is dripping (ROD BROWN)
my 03 Z06 is now puking diff lube on the garage floor at 3300 miles
not coming from driver side seal as mentioned above
2001 Coupe had the same issues, and the answer was they are all overfilled and they all do that and don't worry
can't wait to hear which answer on the 03
not coming from driver side seal as mentioned above
2001 Coupe had the same issues, and the answer was they are all overfilled and they all do that and don't worry
can't wait to hear which answer on the 03
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Re: My rear end is dripping (MMI)
"My rear end is dripping"
... YOU SOULD SEE A DOCTOR ! :eek: :lol:
... YOU SOULD SEE A DOCTOR ! :eek: :lol:
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Re: My rear end is dripping (blackjack)
I had the same problem this morning and figured it's the seal. If it was overfilled wouldn't it have leaked from the beginning. Why would it leak after 10,000 miles and not before. BUT I will check for a breather. Is it easy to find? I guess I am asking where is it. TIA
Burning Brakes
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From: Not far from COTA
Re: My rear end is dripping (edpainter)
my 01 Coupe never leaked until 11,000
got the "overfilled" story from the dealer
they drained some out, and it still dripped till I sold it at 15,000
got the "overfilled" story from the dealer
they drained some out, and it still dripped till I sold it at 15,000
Melting Slicks
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From: Winston Salem NC
Re: My rear end is dripping (ROD BROWN)
Another thing to check is the drain/fill plug on the tranny. They sometimes need a little sealant and the oil that's dripping is blown back to the rear-end and is misleading.
Pro
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From: Payne Ohio
Re: My rear end is dripping (FunDriver)
Just had my half shaft seals and diff cover gasket replaced at 12k for minor leak. Was done under warantee at no cost to me. The dealer forgot to put the posi additive in the differencial and took it back for the additive to be added to the diff. Have had no leaks since but only put on about 600 miles since work was done. Time will tell.
Le Mans Master
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From: Imperial Beach CA
Re: My rear end is dripping (mozart)
mines currently in getting transmission fixed and the seals are leaking near the half shafts. Tech says common problem and will replace. The interesting thing is that in CA they aren't allowed to put in the additive for slip because it's hazadous material. They just happend to find a bottle and will add.
Le Mans Master
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Re: My rear end is dripping (ROD BROWN)
10k ON THE '02 and noticed the same thing today. Just a few small drops;
but it was rather dark. I at first thought maybe one of the Harley's had been parked there, but I remember the Vette was in it's stall the whole time.
but it was rather dark. I at first thought maybe one of the Harley's had been parked there, but I remember the Vette was in it's stall the whole time.
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
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Re: My rear end is dripping (MMI)
"My rear end is dripping"
... there are some bad jokes there, just waiting to happen...
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :jester
... there are some bad jokes there, just waiting to happen...
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :jester
Seriously, drop the tranny and gear and replace the seals.
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Drifting
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From: LOS ANGELES CA.
Re: My rear end is dripping (ROD BROWN)
Well,I crawled under the car checking for my rear end leak and I discovered the transmission bolts were loose.I wonder how many owners wre told they needed seals and gaskets when all that was wrong was tightening up the bolts.No more leak.My rear end is DRY. :chevy :chevy :flag :flag :chevy :chevy