Leaky Diff

[Bing]

Is it common to get some leakage from the diff ? My car's up on ramps at the moment having new tyres fitted, and the areas above the diff have quite a bit of oil on them. It's not wet or dripping, so I'm not majorly concerned, just curious. Pics :

 

[Yorkie Z]

Be the shaft seals starting to go. Was a common problem on the e46 M3's.

I'd make sure that the diff oil is correctly topped up and look at getting the seals changed. Seals are about £12 each but it's getting to the bloody things

 

[flimper]

Very much so

 

[Bing]

So, common issue, cheap parts but PITA fix... Could be something for the next service. Diff oil was changed at the last service 8.5k miles ago, so *should* be ok.

 

[srhutch]

As mark said common issue. At Wales last year the techs said not to worry about it. You indi would say something if they needed doing.

 

[Bing]

Yeah, they've said not to worry in the past, there's just more than I remember. I shall consign to the Least Worry bin in my head

 

[2dogs]

had mine done back a bit, small part big job :thumbsdown:

 

[Viren]

Had the same issue, think it cost somewhere around 150-200 to get it fixed, by the sounds of it not a big deal

 

[MickAdams]

I've actually just picked my car up today from having this sorted out. It was mentioned when I had it serviced that there was a slight leak and to keep an eye on it and go back if it gets worse, or have the oil level checked every 6 months. At the time there were no marks on the drive, but then last weekend I moved the car and saw that it had started properly leaking and made a big mark, then after a few hours parked in a different spot it had leaked enough to make me worry

 

[Bing]

I've actually just picked my car up today from having this sorted out. It was mentioned when I had it serviced that there was a slight leak and to keep an eye on it and go back if it gets worse, or have the oil level checked every 6 months. At the time there were no marks on the drive, but then last weekend I moved the car and saw that it had started properly leaking and made a big mark, then after a few hours parked in a different spot it had leaked enough to make me worry

If it does that I'll notice it on the garage floor... And get it fixed ASAP

 

[Sae]

I had the diff seal replaced as a cautionary maintenance a couple of years ago, but it's common for the seal area to be 'sweaty'.
As others said just keep an eye on oil drops in the garage under the car.

 

[Nictrix]

Get it fixed and send the bill to PVR, he seems to think he still owns the car :lol:

 

[Bing]

Get it fixed and send the bill to PVR, he seems to think he still owns the car :lol:

That's a very good point

 

[andysat]

Get it fixed and send the bill to PVR, he seems to think he still owns the car :lol:

Class! :lol: