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Oil coming out of differential breather

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Oreo Cat, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. Nov 8, 2020 at 12:58 AM
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    Oreo Cat

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    So Recently I replaced the seal where the 3rd member goes into the axle, and after doing that I have oil spewing out of the breather.. I’m on 34s but it never did this until after replacing the seal.. any thoughts?
     
  2. Nov 8, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    Tacospike

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    Might want to post in a different thread for more prompt responses.
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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  5. Nov 8, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    Pull the check plug and let the excessive oil out.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    Seems like most guys have this happen on the front diff.

    Like @maineah said, check the level.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    Yeah I was a little trashed when I made this at midnight. Surprised after 12 years I still can’t change section of a thread
     

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