front diff leaking so soon

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Mar 12, 2008 | 10:52 PM

quadman20

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front diff leaking so soon

Hey I've noticed today that the front is leaking at the seal were front shaft gos in. I've only got 25k on it and don't do aton of 4x4'n.
It this common? Going to call for warranty once again.

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:01 PM

dieselfumes57

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mine has done it 3 times and it leaks rt now

Mar 13, 2008 | 06:30 AM

shep1

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Mine started leaking at 38K.

Was fixed under extended warranty for the $100 deductible. New pinion flange and seal. At 44K now and no leaks.

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:25 AM

Hounddog

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From: Ila georgia

Because you got a new pinion flange tech eaither saw some wear on the old one or was thinking ahead.Lots of the ones that leak over and over need a new flange.

Mar 13, 2008 | 11:34 AM

lniemeyer2

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Is it the pinion seal leaking or engine oil coming out of the blow by tube. Mine looks like it is seaping out but doesn't smell like gear oil so I was thinking maybe it was blow by.