Pinion seal

[Bobby Clobber]

So , I had a leak at the rear of the driveshaft and took it in and got a diagnosis of a leaking pinion seal.

Cool, say fix and top it up , but am told there might be a problem with a vent being clogged , causing pressure and could blow the seal again.

They suggest and , of course find the vent plugged, new fluid , which is OK ,

Question, ?

How many of you have had that seal go and what about the vent ?

Just curious

[ctrlraven]

Never knew about the vent. I've had mine replaced before and it's weeping again.

[MOTOWN]

So , I had a leak at the rear of the driveshaft and took it in and got a diagnosis of a leaking pinion seal.

Cool, say fix and top it up , but am told there might be a problem with a vent being clogged , causing pressure and could blow the seal again.

They suggest and , of course find the vent plugged, new fluid , which is OK ,

Question, ?

How many of you have had that seal go and what about the vent ?

Just curious

Thats correct, if the rubber vent tube is plugged the pressure will find its own exit.

[ctrlraven]

Where is the tube located?

[MOTOWN]

Where is the tube located?

Top drivers side of the axle, looks like a question mark!

[MyBlackBeasts]

See this thread - check post 1 & 6... :shake:

[ctrlraven]

Top drivers side of the axle, looks like a question mark!
LOL I must be really tired, I was so thinking about something on the tailshaft housing.

I had to zip tie my vent tube over some because of the larger over axle piping so it wouldn't burn on the exhaust.