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ronbway
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Mar 25, 2008, 6:19 PM
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Rear Pinion Seal Leaking
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I had a professional replace the ring and pinion in my '68 Chev Camaro. It is a 10 bolt with the small gear.. Whenever I drive the car, after I park it, rear end fluid puddles on the floor under the rear yoke. I have replaced the seal three times and it still does it. My first thought was a clogged rear end vent, but I removed the protective cap and blew compressed air through the tube with the rear cover removed, and the path seemed to be unobstructed. No fluid seems to leak out when I drive the car, just after I park it, and most often after a long drive. It doesn't seem to leak just driving down the street and back. The car has an Auburn posi unit, with 3.73 gears. Please help!!!
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Double J
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Mar 25, 2008, 8:42 PM
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Re: Rear Pinion Seal Leaking
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Without being there to see it, its hard to say whats going on...
But if a professional installed it, take it back to him and let him look it over.
IT sounds like the problem is isolated to the pinion flange/seal area..
Remove it and inspect everything...
Preload set correctly?
Pinion angle ok?
Are the seals damaged?
Just thinking out loud here.
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