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Drewelbert
10-25-2007, 07:36 AM
i work up this morning and there was a puddle from the seal or axle blew i am happy it was under warrenty i got fixed like one month ago so i gotta go get a way to fix it what would of caused it
sunrunner_pei
10-25-2007, 07:47 AM
It's not uncommon for rebuilt axles to fail prematurely. If that's what you put in last time I wouldn't be surprised.
Drewelbert
10-25-2007, 08:18 AM
it just is really a downer i thought it was good would the part be covered by the warrenty
sunrunner_pei
10-25-2007, 08:29 AM
It should be, but you're going to have to take it back to find out. :(

To help ensure the new one lasts longer, be careful not to punch the throttle with the wheels turned. This is VERY hard on CV joints.
Drewelbert
10-25-2007, 09:27 AM
that would be my problem i am 17 and drive like it is a race car so y ai will take that down a notch
sunrunner_pei
10-25-2007, 09:29 AM
that would be my problem i am 17 and drive like it is a race car so y ai will take that down a notch

Been there, done that, have the repair bills to prove it. :lol:
Drewelbert
10-25-2007, 09:46 AM
that is pretty funny i have a nice pile of repair bills
HeyDace
10-26-2007, 03:49 AM
What exactly are you talking about? A pile of grease on the ground or transmission fluid? Axles or seals?

If it was an axle that was replaced, then maybe the circlip on the axle snub going into the diff had fallen off or was missing, that would allow the axle to creep out, resulting in fluid loss. Or the differential output bearings are wasted (you may hear some noise) and wiping out the seal. Take it back to the shop that did the repair, it should still be covered.
Drewelbert
10-26-2007, 07:43 AM
it seems tobe coming from the spot where the axle goes into the trany but the fliud is redish and has a funny smell