Dana 35 fill plug leaking: how to stop?
06-12-2016, 10:25 AM
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Dana 35 fill plug leaking: how to stop?
My rear differential looked like it was leaking over time from sitting,and when I started driving it it looked like it got worse. To me it looked like an inner seal was leaking,but I decided to start with just putting new oil and a gasket on,and cleaning the whole housing up so I can see where it leaks from. Now I'm not sure whether this is the same leak,or if it's from me trying to reuse the fill plug,but when I test drove it last night there was a decent amount leaking from the plug. I didn't damage the plug when taking it out,but I'll be putting a new one in today,so are there any extra precautions I can take to make sure this one doesn't leak?
06-12-2016, 10:36 AM
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Check that the venting system is open. Nipple on top the housing,hose, and valve. If it's clogged it will build pressure forcing lube out somewhere.
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