rear diff seal

[Kneale Brownson]

A mechanic I used to use had the same problem when he replaced the seal in 
my 4kq.  It leaked even worse afterward.  Turned out the new seal had a 
plastic housing that broke when he hammered it into place the way he 
usually does with metal ones.  He said the plastic was the same dull grey 
color as the metal ones and he didn't notice it was plastic.


At 10:56 AM 10/22/2001 -0600, James Russell wrote:

>I just had a leaky left rear differential seal replaced, by the dealer.
>Drove around a little, so I take a peek under the car, and there is a nice
>little black puddle under my rear diff. I will take it into the dealer and
>point it out and make a little stink.
>
>My question is what would cause a diff seal to leak. Time? Locking the diff
>and trying to turn? Not seated right?
>
>Thanks
>
>Brad Russell
>84 4ksq ~199k