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[seprim]

Hi
I have some oil leaking around my diff, and im worried a seal might have gone or something
here is a picture ---> http://www.benfell.com/omega/oilydiff.jpg
Has anyone ever seen this (or anything similar) and could they suggest a resolution pls.

thanks

[Elite Pete]

It looks like the front pinion seal has gone and the only way to fix it is to replace it.

[dbug]

Agreed - in a big way!
Shouldn't drive it too far!

[seprim]

Dang nabit  

I dont suppose anyone knows how simple this job is ? OR
How much it will cost me to have done by a Stealership ?

ta

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

[seprim]

Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

We have a maintenance guide thats worth a quick look through for pinion seal replacement (could do with pics adding next time I do one)

It uses standard 80-90 gear oil

To check the level, remove the level plug on the drivers side of the diff, top it up until the oil just starts to run out.

[seprim]

Its not to hard a job to do, about an hours work but requires a deep 30mm socket.

As for driving, check the lavel as they always look to be leaking much more than they really are.

Thx
How do i check the level on the oil ?
I have axle stands (4 of) but would i need to lift the vehicle higher than they would allow to work on it ?
I have a 30mm socket and it is 76mm in height - is that deep enough ?
I dont have a Hayes Manual though so i have no idea what im gonna have to do.
What kind of oil would be required for refilling the diff ?
seprim

We have a maintenance guide thats worth a quick look through for pinion seal replacement (could do with pics adding next time I do one)

It uses standard 80-90 gear oil

To check the level, remove the level plug on the drivers side of the diff, top it up until the oil just starts to run out.

Great - Thanks for your help  

[seprim]

OMG £19.86 for diff pinion seal  

[davlad22]

....about two gallons of fuel at today's prices! If you can do it yourself mate you're saving yourself 50 quid in labour. All in, for twenty quid, sounds like a cheap fix! Good luck