Differential leaking???
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Houston TX
Differential leaking???
Had my clutch replaced last week and noticed some fluid coming from the drivers side of the diff. Its like a build up and dirt all sticking to it so not really sure where it coming from. Tech said he thinks its the axle boot on the drivers side as he thinks there is a small tear in it. I didnt see it so Im not sure. Also he said it has been slung on the top under the car above that boot.
You guys think it the axle boot or something else?
Car has 34k miles on it.
You guys think it the axle boot or something else?
Car has 34k miles on it.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
It could be the vent. It happened to mine after a long high speed (for me) trip in hot weather. It's the round nickle size cover on the drivers side. I cleaned mine off and in over two years it has not returned.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
Racer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Groves Texas
Mine is also leaking after clutch change im PRAYING its just the overflow
But it "appears" to be coming from here
But that is the only spot i see it building up at so no idea i need to clean it to be sure.
But it "appears" to be coming from here
But that is the only spot i see it building up at so no idea i need to clean it to be sure.
Last edited by SETc6; Jun 6, 2009 at 11:10 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
Anyone else think it might be the boot??
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Pro
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From: Vancouver BC
I have the same issue with mine. On the passenger side though. A shop noticed it when they had my car up on the hoist. Their thought was that it was the axle seal.
I have an aftermarket diff in my car. If it is the axle seal would the diff most likely be the culprit or the install of the diff?
I have an aftermarket diff in my car. If it is the axle seal would the diff most likely be the culprit or the install of the diff?
Le Mans Master
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From: Greater Detroit Metro MI, when I'm not travelling.
Mine had the same problem.. Turned out to be the passenger side axle seal... Then when we were looking at it we found out that the transmission input shaft was leaking too... That added $700 to my first clutch swap. I had a hardened output shaft installed while having those two things done.
