Rear diff oil leak AGAIN !
Rear diff oil leak AGAIN !
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essexhsv

Original Poster:

792 posts

228 months

Friday 10th July 2009
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Hi all,
Once again my rear diff input shaft oil seal is leaking again and most of the oil is on the underbody and is burning nicely on the exhaust. It was leaking last november and was replaced under warrenty and has only lasted 6000 miles and now its pi**ing out again.

It's booked into Vaux again and this time ive asked for a new diff to be fitted. Fingers crossed lol
Just wondered if anyone else has had the same leak as mine.

S600VXR

5,877 posts

230 months

Friday 10th July 2009
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Seems odd - Id say either the shaft going through the seal is scratched or (if it has one) the diff breather is blocked. Replacing again without checking both of these would be a short sighted affiar IMHO.

essexhsv

Original Poster:

792 posts

228 months

Friday 10th July 2009
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Thats what i thought, It would be nice to see if there was some marks on the shaft but a breather blockage could explain why the oil is being forced out.
Its not going in until the 27th of July but maybe the diff will run dry by then and will need replacing lol
I know its a strange one but i told them i wouldnt be happy taking it back to them again after another 8 months of use if they only fit another new seal.