Leaking rear diff fluid out of fill plug

NoMoreFires! · 06-10-08, 11:31 AM

So my driveway is a slight uphill slope and when I park the 80 it has left a small puddle of rear diff fluid on the driveway. Seems like the leak has gone away, and I know its coming from the fill plug not the drain plug because I checked it. Im sure its not more than 1/10th of a qt of fluid its down, should I pull the plug and top it off/seal up the fill plug? Or should I just let it go now that its stopped leaking?

e9999 · 06-10-08, 11:35 AM

??

of course, put it on the flat, check the level, adjust if need be, and tighten the plug properly. Takes all of 2 mins.

And while you're at it, try and see if the oil is still OK?

NoMoreFires! · 06-10-08, 12:29 PM

Oil is brand new less than 1000 miles old

96r50 · 06-10-08, 12:39 PM

Did you put new gaskets on the plugs?

06-10-08, 11:31 AM	#1
NoMoreFires! IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 123	Leaking rear diff fluid out of fill plug So my driveway is a slight uphill slope and when I park the 80 it has left a small puddle of rear diff fluid on the driveway. Seems like the leak has gone away, and I know its coming from the fill plug not the drain plug because I checked it. Im sure its not more than 1/10th of a qt of fluid its down, should I pull the plug and top it off/seal up the fill plug? Or should I just let it go now that its stopped leaking? __________________ Ryan Sieckmann 1997 Honda Odyssey EX (my beater) 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD (baby momma mobile) Prev. 1994 FZJ80 Prev. 1995 Montero (prev on fire-vid here)

06-10-08, 11:35 AM	#2
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,338	?? of course, put it on the flat, check the level, adjust if need be, and tighten the plug properly. Takes all of 2 mins. And while you're at it, try and see if the oil is still OK? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

06-10-08, 12:29 PM	#3
NoMoreFires! IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 123	Oil is brand new less than 1000 miles old __________________ Ryan Sieckmann 1997 Honda Odyssey EX (my beater) 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD (baby momma mobile) Prev. 1994 FZJ80 Prev. 1995 Montero (prev on fire-vid here)

06-10-08, 12:39 PM	#4
96r50 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: some part of Eastern Ontario TLCA# 18726 Posts: 761	Did you put new gaskets on the plugs? __________________ Adam 96 LC, OME 851/860, BFG AT 285, Metaltech sliders, IPOR skid, Yellowbox, Landtank seat brackets & MAF, ScangaugeII, Slee harnesses with HIRs & Hella 500s, CDL & Pin 7, George's LEDs, Slee-located washer bottle, 'MUD sticker OME CC bushings for sale

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