Diff fluid?

[andyoleary]

I was just under the back of the car checking on the cans and noticed that there seems to be some evidence of fluid underneath the right-hand (from rear) exhaust run as it leads back to the back-box. I also noticed that the front face of the diff seemed to be a little oilier than usual. The fluid on the exhaust seems to be oily too but doesn't look "fresh".

Is it possible for me to check the fluid level in a hydratrak diff or the seals maybe? If there is a leak, does it mean that the diff is knackered? I haven't noticed any difference in the way the car runs or the noises it makes etc. Could it have been from a 12K service done about 3.5K miles ago?

Cheers in advance

Andy

[southgate]

Awkward to get at. Get car up in air, undo plug on the side of the diff, then stick your finger in to feel for oil. Oil should be up to bottom of the hole.

Your seals may be on the way out. A bugger to change, but diff itself should be fine. Clean up xs oil and see how quickly it comes back!

[andyoleary]

Cheers Adam, appreciate the feedback, I will see if I can get at it this week. Doesn't seem to be getting worse so will see if I can clean it up and monitor it.

Cheers

Andy

[chris&chris]

Andy, check with your dealer as to what sort of oil to put in the diff...I understand from experiences with mine that it takes a very specific kind, I can't remember what though
Chris

[andyoleary]

Thanks Chris,

I am down at Fernhurst next Tuesday so will get it looked at then,

Cheers

Andy

[Whitey]

common for it to be overfilled which will then spray out in high rpm driving nicely coating the back of your car, if high speed as well

[andyoleary]

Hmmm, yeah - that's what Bryan at Fernies reckons too. I must admit I don't "normally" drive at very high rev's but I think I might have stretched its legs once or twice recently..... hopefully that's all it is.

Cheers Whitey

Andy