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Sparky67

New Member

• Mar 24, 2010

• #1

Is a leaky top-up plug on the rear diff a common problem? On a long journey the bottom half of the 110 back door ends up coated in a fine film of oil. I'm assuming the diff is the source of the oil slick, but I can' see where it's coming from on the diff...

I did tighten the plug, it felt like if I cranked it round any more it would end up falling inside . Worth trying PTFE tape or something on the threads ?

Sparky

 

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Sean

Banned

• Mar 24, 2010

• #2

have you checked the tranny brake for signs of oil

 

bevhelee

Well-Known Member

• Mar 24, 2010

• #3

or the pinion oil seal?

 

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Sparky67

New Member

• Mar 24, 2010

• #4

It's deff the diff, just can't see exactly where...

 

bevhelee

Well-Known Member

• Mar 25, 2010

• #5

give it proper good wash, dry it, take it for a spin and see if you can find it then.

 

joe27979

Well-Known Member

• Mar 25, 2010

• #6

split in diff breather pipe?

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Mar 25, 2010

• #7

Sparky67 said:

It's deff the diff, just can't see exactly where...

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so if its definately the diff why cant ya see it?
the diff aint exactly big to see where oil is leaking from

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Mar 25, 2010

• #8

:nopics:

 

GRATCH

HUGE MEMBER

• Mar 25, 2010

• #9

bet the diff pan is rusty and oil is leaking from pin-holes

 

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HOOK

New Member

• Mar 27, 2010

• #10

on a disco yes but never had it on a salisbury