Very slight leak rear differential.

Jamongkad · 11-26-2020, 03:34 PM

Hi all! I was under my car a while ago to get it ready for a VSC-2 valve controller install when I found very slight leak in the passenger side of my rear diff. Now I've done some research on the forums and this seems to be a common issue. The car has 26,000 miles on it and is not a daily driver. I'm wondering if this needs to be address ASAP or is it something I need observe over a period of time. The side fins? seem to be dry and there is no fluid on my garage floor.

Liquid2.0T · 11-28-2020, 07:10 PM

Jamongkad · 11-28-2020, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid2.0T

Oh noes. Granted his leak was pretty bad. I'll have to monitor mine and schedule a visit to the dealership soon.

fiveohwblow · 11-28-2020, 08:23 PM

That seems incredibly minor. You would have evidence if the leak was a concern via splatter or drips after it’s been sitting. If neither, I wouldn’t sweat it.

Jamongkad · 11-28-2020, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

That seems incredibly minor. You would have evidence if the leak was a concern via splatter or drips after it's been sitting. If neither, I wouldn't sweat it.

Gotcha! I'll keep an eye on it then.

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fiveohwblow Major 3633 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: F15, E46 & M3, F82 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Desert SW iTrader: (1)	That seems incredibly minor. You would have evidence if the leak was a concern via splatter or drips after it’s been sitting. If neither, I wouldn’t sweat it.
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