Differential seals leaking? Pictures

nitro3421 · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 12:18:05 AM

It seems a little oily down there... but i've read that some oil around the differential seals is normal. Do you guys think my seals are bad or does this seem like an allowable amount of oil...?

JeST · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 12:20:26 AM

Can't tell if that's the passenger side or the driver side axle seal but mine looked like that and I changed the seal. I believe list price for the seal and clip is $25. Passenger side takes about 30 minutes. Driver side maybe a little longer since the section 2 needs to be lowered.

nitro3421 · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 12:27:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JeST

Can't tell if that's the passenger side or the driver side axle seal but mine looked like that and I changed the seal. I believe list price for the seal and clip is $25. Passenger side takes about 30 minutes. Driver side maybe a little longer since the section 2 needs to be lowered.

Yup, it is the passenger side - the drivers side looked much more difficult to change. With the surroundings looking like mine, did the seals actually need to be replaced once you opened it all up?

JeST · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 01:11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nitro3421

Yup, it is the passenger side - the drivers side looked much more difficult to change. With the surroundings looking like mine, did the seals actually need to be replaced once you opened it all up?

The seals are there to prevent exactly what you have pictured. I've replaced mine about a year ago and it hasn't had a problem since.

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=218070
http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=230322

nitro3421 · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 01:23:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JeST

The seals are there to prevent exactly what you have pictured. I've replaced mine about a year ago and it hasn't had a problem since.

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=218070
http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=230322

Thanks for the input, looks like i'll be using those DIY's in the next few weeks!

commando150 · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 01:57:44 AM

im having the same problem rite now...mine is the passenger side for sure, dont know about the driver side. sounds like im going to have to change seal as well.

brahl · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 01:59:36 AM

Mine look exactly the same as well...

Dr///M3 · Mon, Jan-26-2009, 02:02:04 AM

I had the same issue, the dealer completed this for me under my warranty.
If anyone has warranty, go and tell the dealer, they will do it for you.

tilolite · Fri, Apr-03-2009, 08:59:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JeST

Can't tell if that's the passenger side or the driver side axle seal but mine looked like that and I changed the seal. I believe list price for the seal and clip is $25. Passenger side takes about 30 minutes. Driver side maybe a little longer since the section 2 needs to be lowered.

The dealer just called me to say my passenger side diff seal has a minor leak. Repair cost is estimated at $641. Since the seal cost only $25, you can bet that i am going to add this my DIY project for later this year.

RxTxK · Fri, Apr-03-2009, 10:35:55 PM

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Mon, Jan-26-2009, 12:18:05 AM	#1
nitro3421 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,239 Reputation: 0 Location: California	Differential seals leaking? Pictures It seems a little oily down there... but i've read that some oil around the differential seals is normal. Do you guys think my seals are bad or does this seem like an allowable amount of oil...?

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JeST Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,388 Reputation: 0 Location: Zoo York	Can't tell if that's the passenger side or the driver side axle seal but mine looked like that and I changed the seal. I believe list price for the seal and clip is $25. Passenger side takes about 30 minutes. Driver side maybe a little longer since the section 2 needs to be lowered. __________________ 1994 Toyota Supra 6speed Red/Black

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brahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 34 Posts: 124 Reputation: 0 Location: Sheppard Air Force Base	Mine look exactly the same as well... __________________ 2001 BMW ///M3 Coupe

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commando150 USMC 0311 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 691 Reputation: 0 Location: West Palm Beach	im having the same problem rite now...mine is the passenger side for sure, dont know about the driver side. sounds like im going to have to change seal as well.

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