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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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hi there its not my rs its my winter runabout its a fiesta 1.4 ghia its leaking fluid from where the drive shaft slots in on the drivers side!if it's a seal can its be changed without taking gear box off ?please help
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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yes, there is a diff seal & it can be changed in place but the seals usually go when the diff bearing has excess play(box removal required to replace bearings), but i would fit the seal & see how it goes, good luck!
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sammy
yes, there is a diff seal & it can be changed in place but the seals usually go when the diff bearing has excess play(box removal required to replace bearings), but i would fit the seal & see how it goes, good luck!
ok thanks for that didnt need it realy trying to restore my frst at the moment!
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