lackofgrip
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is this problem common?
is it fixable?
is it fixable?
c180 diff oil leak
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It can be the oil breather on top of the diff can block forcing oil out through the oil seals.
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There are mods for some cars,I will take a look.
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is it easy to get to/clean?
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Breather is on top so you need to drop the diff
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hmmmmm nice garage job then. 
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wait till friday.
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About 22 minutes?
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why whats special about friday?
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im confused?
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Sorry!!!, back to the diff.
If the leak is not excessive ,have the level checked and topped up. Don't worry unless the diff starts to whine as they all leak a little.
If the leak is not excessive ,have the level checked and topped up. Don't worry unless the diff starts to whine as they all leak a little.
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Its just wish full thinking George
The noise of 2 computers is horrible.I have dealt with this fault before but it was a long time back, I don't have to look much up these days as it does sink in, well most of it.
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thanks guys its going in for a service in the next two weeks so will get my mechanic to take a look at the level :mrgreen:
