Re: differential leak; pressure accum.

["Richard Klein" <rklein@cris.com>]

On 29 Sep 95 at 14:56, Zafer Mehmood  [209] wrote:


> I wouldn't ignore this leak. My '87 5KTQ had a similar leak from the rear
> differential. The oil seal at one of the axles (where the axle connects to
> the diff) was leaking. The leak went unnoticed for sometime. It was hard
> to see; just some wetness on the diff, but covered partly by the shield.
> Bottom line was that the low fluid level destroyed a differential bearing.
> This showed up as a rumbling noise. I recommmend you check and fix the
> leak. Replacing the seal is much cheaper than replacing a bearing (more
> labor) or the differential itself.
> 
In addition, one would assume that if diff fluid can get out, that 
water and other contaminants could get in.
   -Rich
   '85 Audi 5ks
   '85 El Camino
    member Teamsters local 486