Where is my Differential Leaking?
- Thread starter Gebo
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I think that is where the clamp thing is attached and coming off.
How bad is the rust on the rest of the housing? Depending on how long you plan on keeping the vehicle, I'd be tempted to wire brush that area, clean it and coat it with some JB -Weld for the time being. Not being under any pressure it should take care of the leak while you decide on a permanent repair.
Jb weld IS a permanent repair
Well, my trusted mechanic said he could JB Weld and see how long it lasted (There is an actual small hole near the top of the rear diff).
Or we could replace the cover. He has a "professional welder" who can remove and replace the rear cover with a Dorman replacement for $340.
All I gotta do is bring some flat black paint. I'm going with the replacement cover and some 80w-90 Severe gear.
Or we could replace the cover. He has a "professional welder" who can remove and replace the rear cover with a Dorman replacement for $340.
All I gotta do is bring some flat black paint. I'm going with the replacement cover and some 80w-90 Severe gear.
Since that's well above the normal fluid level, it's not going to be a significant leak. It's 20 year old truck. Live with it.
If it's just cracked at the base of the vent assembly, clean it up well and put some J-B Weld or similar around that area.
You know I can't do that....
It's not at the base of the vent assembly.
Where is it? ... seems like it's up high by the vent from your photo.
Up high. The vent is towards the drivers side. This hole is in the top middle.
