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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Diff is weeping slightly around axle seals. Vent/breather clogged?

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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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leaking diff

I had some success with my E230 by removing the breather, them the top, then remove the thick felt pad (as it does not breath well when satuated with diff oil), replace felt with a wad of air con filter, replace cap, etc.

I had tried cleaning the felt, but the air con stuff was much better, so now my new diff seals are in the boot , may be fitted one day.

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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Also, when was the last time you changed the fluid. The fluid thins out over time which also causes it to leak sometimes.
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