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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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I have a 2000 c5 with 10,000 miles, I was putting on my corsa exhaust and noticed a leak at the driver side differential seal :( Has anyone heard of this or had this problem ?HELP!!!
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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They almost all leak somewhat, they are fixing the newer car on a recall
under warranty. Probably too late for a 2000. :cheers:
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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They almost all leak somewhat, they are fixing the newer car on a recall
under warranty. Probably too late for a 2000. :cheers:
Is this true with others....my '98 has a wet greasy diff, but does not leak on the garage floor. Also noticed this a few years ago when changing exhaust.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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The leak is part of the standard equipment package on almost every C5. The fix isn't difficult IF YOUR MECHANIC HAS DONE IT SUCCESSFULLY BEFORE. It's just a Vette thing.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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it took them three time to get it right with my car. There is a recall for the 03-04's. Basically its a larger seal(thicker) :yesnod:
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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THanks guys for your help, I feel better now :cheers:
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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My '98 was just fixed last week under my extended warranty.
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