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August 2002
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Oil leak from diff
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Tue, 28 October 2003 05:51
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From behind what appears to be the drain plug in the center of the carrier cover i have an oil leak.
Is this a trivial rubber seal that has died, located behind the bolt or something worse?
Ta guys.
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Tue, 28 October 2003 06:05
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I got one too, same place I think.
Can you get a seal kit for a diff? I don't know much about them. Although it might be a good idea to change the fuel filter when the diff is out!
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Tue, 28 October 2003 07:00
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i got one too.. is your diff fluid red?
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Tue, 28 October 2003 21:25
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from what i remember its not a rubber seal on the plug its just a steel washer.
you didnt happen to overfill the diff did u?
try going down to your local pick a part and taxing one from a wreck 
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Wed, 29 October 2003 04:01
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i want an ma61 diff... so ill get one when it becomes available
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Location:
NSW, East Coast
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July 2003
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Wed, 29 October 2003 06:49
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I used a brass washer in my ae86 diff and gearbox, i think you'll find because brass is softer you'll get a tighter fit around the hole.
Goop that doesnt dry hard can also be used, just try not to get to much inside the hole.
Hope it helps
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Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Wed, 29 October 2003 07:02
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havent filled it with anything and it hast been touched, its just started to leak recently
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Wed, 29 October 2003 07:03
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mayb u should try tightening it?
loose bolts tend to leak... 
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Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Fri, 31 October 2003 05:20
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I had previously tried to tighten the bolt to this thread.
Any other help or ideas?
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Fri, 31 October 2003 09:35
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retap it, new bolt and some teflon tape...
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Oil leak from diff
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Fri, 31 October 2003 11:28
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Just make sure it's coming from the centre bolt and not the breather at the top! Mine was leaking oil al over the place because the breather at the top was clogged up with grime. Cleaned breatherand problem solved!!!!
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