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water in front diff

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:28 pm
by wayneb
i had a leaking pinion seal a bit of water has got in because the oil is grey changed the oil it has only been like that for bout a week dose that mean my front diff is fucked? hhaha

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:07 pm
by SIMMO84
she'll be right but water most likely came in from the breather.

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:58 pm
by cpt-mud
wouldnt worry about it too much, sounds like you cought it nice and early

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:14 pm
by berad
And get some diff breathers if you dont already have them, $20 from supercheap will get you the needed bits, and an hour of your time.

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:12 pm
by wayneb
yeha i got diff breathers mate i think it come through the pinion seal cause it was leaking n i got bogged what are some of the problems that could happen if i didnt get to it early?

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:23 am
by vk7ybi
A bit of water in there wont hurt, its the impurities in the water, sand and other abrasives will wreck gear quick.. If you think it came in the pinion seal, its possibly failed due to bad bearing preload conditions.. Check the preload before its too late..