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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Default rear differential leak
hey guys, noticed a leak in my driveway looks around for the leak and found this...
comming from the driveshaft end of the rear differential...
can anybody tell me what this is and is there a fix?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Pinion seal is leaking. I need to change mine too.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Pinion seal is leaking. I need to change mine too.
is that something i could do in my driveway or would i need to bring it somewere, what kind of costs am i looking at?
-eric
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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The seal shouldn't cost you much at all. And it can easily be done in your driveway. Here is a great how to -
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Originally Posted by jets7495

is that something i could do in my driveway or would i need to bring it somewere, what kind of costs am i looking at?
-eric
The seal cost me under $5. The nut on the pinion needs to be broken free. That's going to be the hardest part if you don't have an impact gun.
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