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Rear box... (? what it is )
« on: 04 August 2008, 16:03:49 »
elite 3.0 manual.. the rear 'box' not sure what it is  :-[ :-[ appears to be dripping a little oil. Has not dripped but noticed it when doing exhaust.

What is it? whats it leaking and any advice??

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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #1 on: 04 August 2008, 16:47:31 »
The exhaust rear box?  Probably just condensation from cumbustion process, mixed in with all the carbons in the exhaust
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #2 on: 04 August 2008, 16:50:41 »
No not that. Its part of the rear axle. But a box that is silver. Does appear to be oil??
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #3 on: 04 August 2008, 16:55:31 »
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No not that. Its part of the rear axle. But a box that is silver. Does appear to be oil??
The diff?
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #4 on: 04 August 2008, 16:59:43 »
Yep that it!! Any idea how to stop the leak  ;)

Nowt major, dont even drip... just I know it could do so that it enough!  ;D
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #5 on: 04 August 2008, 17:01:38 »
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Yep that it!! Any idea how to stop the leak  ;)

Nowt major, dont even drip... just I know it could do so that it enough!  ;D
need to locate where.  Usually pinion seal.
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #6 on: 04 August 2008, 17:03:55 »
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Yep that it!! Any idea how to stop the leak  ;)

Nowt major, dont even drip... just I know it could do so that it enough!  ;D
If its from the front of the diff a new seal is required, if its from the rear, it needs some sealant like Loctite 598.
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #7 on: 04 August 2008, 17:30:10 »
Cheers guys. Dont even drip.... Its just I know.... so it irritates me LOL  :y :y :y
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #8 on: 04 August 2008, 18:16:22 »
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Cheers guys. Dont even drip.... Its just I know.... so it irritates me LOL  :y :y :y


if you like you can change the diff oil, MDTM has a guide for you

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161520937 :y
« Last Edit: 04 August 2008, 18:20:50 by herefordelite »
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Re: Rear box... (? what it is )
« Reply #9 on: 04 August 2008, 18:17:58 »
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Cheers guys. Dont even drip.... Its just I know.... so it irritates me LOL  :y :y :y


if you like you can change the diff oil MDTM has a guide for you

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161520937 :y





Thats the s*d!!! Cheerz matey  :y :y :y :y

Thanks to MarksDTM too!  :y
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