Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Rear diff diagnosis needed

Tech Talk for Suzuki owners.

Moderators: lay80n, sierrajim

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 356
Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:55 pm
Location: Canberra

Rear diff diagnosis needed

Post by zooker »

When I changed the rear diff oil yesterday I noticed there was a clump of tiny metal filings on the magnetic drain plug. The oil was still clean, no water or anything. I also noticed a small oil leak coming from the pinion.

Obviously the pinion seal needs replacing but can anyone shed some light on what could be causing the metal filing from inside the diff? I need to know what needs to be done and how many $$$ I'm looking at.
98 WT LWB Maruti, 1.6efi, rockhoppers, 2" body lift, 2" springs, 32" BFG muddies, jimny Power Steer, front lockrite :-)
Top
Posts: 918
Joined: Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:46 am
Location: Western Brisbane

Post by Highway-Star »

A certain amount of fillings is normal.

How much we talking physical size wise? When was last time the oil was done, so how much time has it had to build up?

As long as they are fillings, not chunks you are probably fine.
Wheeling on completely wicked angles, without even looking stable.
Top
Posts: 356
Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:55 pm
Location: Canberra

Post by zooker »

oil was last changed no more than 10 000km's ago. The clump of filings was about 4mm thick ontop of the magnetic drain plug, but the filings themselves were tiny no large chunks
98 WT LWB Maruti, 1.6efi, rockhoppers, 2" body lift, 2" springs, 32" BFG muddies, jimny Power Steer, front lockrite :-)
Top
Posts: 3940
Joined: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:09 pm
Location: Sunshine Coast Qld

Post by want33s »

Yep.. thats called 'normal wear and tear'.
Top
Posts: 356
Joined: Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:55 pm
Location: Canberra

Post by zooker »

ok thanks for that
98 WT LWB Maruti, 1.6efi, rockhoppers, 2" body lift, 2" springs, 32" BFG muddies, jimny Power Steer, front lockrite :-)
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Suzuki”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests