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Non leaking differential.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jerryhk91, Aug 8, 2017.

  1. Aug 13, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    stun gun

    stun gun Well-Known Member

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    I had the same stains. Like residual assembly oil that crept off the threads when it started to warm up. Looked like every other "zomg leaking diff". I hit it with brake clean, it's never come back. Also, when I get headaches, I don't run to the doc and demand they treat me for cancer.
     
  2. Aug 13, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Teton Tacoma

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    Not leaking. 35k miles
     
  3. Aug 13, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    28k miles, no leaks, and I'm on the recall list. I did torque the carrier nuts to 18 ft lb. 2016 SR5 SBDC 2WD. Did it myself because I don't trust dealer and I've been a mechanic most of my life.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    When you retorqued, did you loosen the nuts, moly lube, and torque? If not, please advise your method.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2017 at 2:33 PM
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    Oh of course I did ! And you can bet the Dealer does too !
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    Just curious if you loosened and used moly. Some people vary the procedure a little.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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    flesheatingvirus

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    Just past 20k and nothing that I can see underneath.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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    Didn't have a howl before nor after.
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    Rambeaux

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    Cracked W/S
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    recall...check
    no leak....check
    fap.....be back in 2, maybe 3 minutes.
     
  10. Aug 22, 2017 at 11:46 PM
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    SigBoy

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    Only 2700 miles and they told me it was leaking when it was inspected. The truck had to be parked in the service yard for about 2 months waiting on the dang part(s).
     

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