diagnose my drips
04-07-2013, 06:48 AM
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diagnose my drips
Pulled my 07 JK out of the garage today and notice a few rust colored drips on the floor. It looks like the drips are coming from the front axel. Who can tell me what might cause this leak and if it is a costly repair or relatively minor.
04-07-2013, 06:53 AM
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If it's coming from the differential cover it's an easy fix. If it's coming from the front where the driveshaft connects, you will need a good mechanic.
For the cover you just go through the same process of changing your differential fluid. There is a write up for it in the write-ups section.
For the cover you just go through the same process of changing your differential fluid. There is a write up for it in the write-ups section.
04-07-2013, 07:23 AM
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The seepage around the diff cover is obvious. however, I don't believe it is the main drip point.
Look above the diff cover...
There is rust oxidization which appears to run DOWN the diff cover. Also, the Op suggests it is rust. From the drip on the axle, and the color of rust under the crossmember in the second picture, it too appears to look like rusty WATER. even old gear oil would not take on a rusty water look. Regardless of age.
This looks like anti freeze which is dribbling down. And maybe a combo of a normally seeping diff cover seal.
My guess: have you done regular maintenance on the vehicle? Yourself?
If not, I would certainly check your coolant level, check the water pump seal to the engine for oxidization and seepage. Also, have you ever had your radiator flushed and new antifreeze installed? If yours is an 07, you may be needing that as well.
I bet you have a coolant issue first and foremost, and a normally seeping diff cover. Both are easy low cost fixes
Look above the diff cover...
There is rust oxidization which appears to run DOWN the diff cover. Also, the Op suggests it is rust. From the drip on the axle, and the color of rust under the crossmember in the second picture, it too appears to look like rusty WATER. even old gear oil would not take on a rusty water look. Regardless of age.
This looks like anti freeze which is dribbling down. And maybe a combo of a normally seeping diff cover seal.
My guess: have you done regular maintenance on the vehicle? Yourself?
If not, I would certainly check your coolant level, check the water pump seal to the engine for oxidization and seepage. Also, have you ever had your radiator flushed and new antifreeze installed? If yours is an 07, you may be needing that as well.
I bet you have a coolant issue first and foremost, and a normally seeping diff cover. Both are easy low cost fixes
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04-07-2013, 07:30 AM
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The seepage around the diff cover is obvious. however, I don't believe it is the main drip point.
Look above the diff cover...
There is rust oxidization which appears to run DOWN the diff cover. Also, the Op suggests it is rust. From the drip on the axle, and the color of rust under the crossmember in the second picture, it too appears to look like rusty WATER. even old gear oil would not take on a rusty water look. Regardless of age.
This looks like anti freeze which is dribbling down. And maybe a combo of a normally seeping diff cover seal.
My guess: have you done regular maintenance on the vehicle? Yourself?
If not, I would certainly check your coolant level, check the water pump seal to the engine for oxidization and seepage. Also, have you ever had your radiator flushed and new antifreeze installed? If yours is an 07, you may be needing that as well.
I bet you have a coolant issue first and foremost, and a normally seeping diff cover. Both are easy low cost fixes
Look above the diff cover...
There is rust oxidization which appears to run DOWN the diff cover. Also, the Op suggests it is rust. From the drip on the axle, and the color of rust under the crossmember in the second picture, it too appears to look like rusty WATER. even old gear oil would not take on a rusty water look. Regardless of age.
This looks like anti freeze which is dribbling down. And maybe a combo of a normally seeping diff cover seal.
My guess: have you done regular maintenance on the vehicle? Yourself?
If not, I would certainly check your coolant level, check the water pump seal to the engine for oxidization and seepage. Also, have you ever had your radiator flushed and new antifreeze installed? If yours is an 07, you may be needing that as well.
I bet you have a coolant issue first and foremost, and a normally seeping diff cover. Both are easy low cost fixes