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Why is tranny fluid leaking out of my differential

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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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okay guys like the title says i have tanny fluid leakin out of my differential why would this be happening could it be because it is overfilled? could this be a sign of problems with my tranny? i could use any help thank you in advance
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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it could be coming out from your drive shaft seals
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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could mean that yous seals are going out if there is no visible hole
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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i have the same problem...if it's between the tranny and engine and it is tranny fluid, it is the output shaft seal i think it's called, inside the tranny. If it is motor oil between the tranny and engine it is crankshaft seal...hope i help
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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If you just topped off your transmission fluid, it's leaking out of the diff because it's overfilled. It's designed that way.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EKb20p8r
If you just topped off your transmission fluid, it's leaking out of the diff because it's overfilled. It's designed that way.
Wrong, look at your fill hole in relation to the bottom of your axle seals and tell me that this statement makes any sense?

OP, you need to replace your axle seals. Thats will solve your leak.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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anyone else also could this mean my tranny is messin up
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Fluid leaking from seals can not and will not tell you the state of the trans internals. Are you experiencing trans related problems? Grinds, popouts, etc? If it's just fluid leaking, replace your seals and enjoy...
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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hmmmm, i thought they were called oil seals ..... 5 dollar part, but 45 dollar installlation tools.. (i know from experience)
28x41x7mm oil seal
35x56x8mm oil seal
40x62x9mm oil seal
taken from a b series transmision
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Gotta start with the simple stuff. Axle seals, big axle nut socket or whatever fits, hammer, and a steady hand. Quit over-thinking the problem, it'll help you sleep at night.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Default Re: Why is tranny fluid leaking out of my differential

Ouput shaft seal(s).
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