Leaking pinion seal, also out vent tube
02-02-2015, 12:56 PM
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Leaking pinion seal, also out vent tube
Hey guys,
I cant seem to catch a break. I brought my car to a local shop to investigate an nvh/vibration/noise in 2nd and 4th gears and while we were inspecting my new transmission install (see other threads) we found the differential has been leaking fluid out the pinion seal and the axle vent.
This car has 15k miles. >_>
What is the tsb for the axle vent? I cant seem to find it. What significant does the pinion seal have and is it a safety issue?
Im basically scared to bring my car to the dealer due to my previous experiences but I dont want to drop $200 for a new seal and install on a warrantable issue at 15k miles
I cant seem to catch a break. I brought my car to a local shop to investigate an nvh/vibration/noise in 2nd and 4th gears and while we were inspecting my new transmission install (see other threads) we found the differential has been leaking fluid out the pinion seal and the axle vent.
This car has 15k miles. >_>
What is the tsb for the axle vent? I cant seem to find it. What significant does the pinion seal have and is it a safety issue?
Im basically scared to bring my car to the dealer due to my previous experiences but I dont want to drop $200 for a new seal and install on a warrantable issue at 15k miles
02-03-2015, 03:09 PM
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Mine looked like it was leaking out of both too. I installed an axle expansion reservoir, cleaned everything down with brake cleaner and it's remained dry since (~6 months+). Either the fluid from the axle vent was working its way to the area of the pinon seal or the vent cap wasn't venting correctly, allowing too much pressure to build, and pushing fluid past the seal. It's all good now though.
02-03-2015, 03:35 PM
#3
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Location: FL
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Have the same issue with leaking out of the vent on top of the rear axle. The TSB is 14-0046 (March 6th 2014) my dealer ordered the part and waiting for it to come in. I have 13000miles on my 14 GT, hope this helps.
02-03-2015, 03:43 PM
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Mine looked like it was leaking out of both too. I installed an axle expansion reservoir, cleaned everything down with brake cleaner and it's remained dry since (~6 months+). Either the fluid from the axle vent was working its way to the area of the pinon seal or the vent cap wasn't venting correctly, allowing too much pressure to build, and pushing fluid past the seal. It's all good now though.
02-06-2015, 11:47 AM
#5
Hey guys,
I cant seem to catch a break. I brought my car to a local shop to investigate an nvh/vibration/noise in 2nd and 4th gears and while we were inspecting my new transmission install (see other threads) we found the differential has been leaking fluid out the pinion seal and the axle vent.
This car has 15k miles. >_>
What is the tsb for the axle vent? I cant seem to find it. What significant does the pinion seal have and is it a safety issue?
Im basically scared to bring my car to the dealer due to my previous experiences but I dont want to drop $200 for a new seal and install on a warrantable issue at 15k miles
I cant seem to catch a break. I brought my car to a local shop to investigate an nvh/vibration/noise in 2nd and 4th gears and while we were inspecting my new transmission install (see other threads) we found the differential has been leaking fluid out the pinion seal and the axle vent.
This car has 15k miles. >_>
What is the tsb for the axle vent? I cant seem to find it. What significant does the pinion seal have and is it a safety issue?
Im basically scared to bring my car to the dealer due to my previous experiences but I dont want to drop $200 for a new seal and install on a warrantable issue at 15k miles
Deysha
02-06-2015, 02:23 PM
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Location: florida
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I had mine service twice a year ago, dealerships repairs can never get it right the first time. I even cancelled my esp last week after fed up with every dealer repair work.
Last edited by winkawak; 02-06-2015 at 02:29 PM.
02-15-2015, 11:32 PM
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I just wanted to let you all know I did get the pinion seal replaced this past Friday the 13th. The leaking axle vent was deemed as "operating normally" as in its supposed to leak from time to time apparently. 
While I understand the point of an axle vent it seemed like it was "venting" more than a normal amount of diff fluid however I digress.
Still need to get up under the car and clean off the differential though.
While I understand the point of an axle vent it seemed like it was "venting" more than a normal amount of diff fluid however I digress.Still need to get up under the car and clean off the differential though.
02-16-2015, 09:50 AM
#8
I just wanted to let you all know I did get the pinion seal replaced this past Friday the 13th. The leaking axle vent was deemed as "operating normally" as in its supposed to leak from time to time apparently. While I understand the point of an axle vent it seemed like it was "venting" more than a normal amount of diff fluid however I digress.
Still need to get up under the car and clean off the differential though.
While I understand the point of an axle vent it seemed like it was "venting" more than a normal amount of diff fluid however I digress.Still need to get up under the car and clean off the differential though.
Deysha
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