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4x4 Diff pinion seal leak..again

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Old 07-06-2005 | 10:40 AM
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Default 4x4 Diff pinion seal leak..again

Ive changed my rear diff pinion seal as was leaking and within a 100 miles it's leaking again all over my restored underside

Could this be caused by worn diff bearings?...

Also does the 2wd diff fit a 4x4? Ive heard a few people mention this..
If so what are the advantages?..

Cheers Dean.
Old 07-06-2005 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Dean Saff
Also does the 2wd diff fit a 4x4? Ive heard a few people mention this..
If so what are the advantages?..
You need 2WD rear beam. It's heavier but stronger.
Old 07-06-2005 | 04:52 PM
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Hi
3 reasons for oil leak on rear axle :
as you say : worn diff bearing
too much oil (normaly, 5mm below plug)
default on vent of case rear axle : check if not blocked

Regards.
Old 09-06-2005 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001ode
Hi
3 reasons for oil leak on rear axle :
as you say : worn diff bearing
too much oil (normaly, 5mm below plug)
default on vent of case rear axle : check if not blocked

Regards.
Cheers mate vent is clear may have a little too much oil,
I'm hoping that will be the problem.

I'll scrap the 2wd diff idea as my beam etc has just been restored.
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