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05-15-2016, 02:14 PM
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Location: Highland, IN
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Axle seals leaking
I just installed the axle in my 79 after sitting for many years. The front seal and one axle seal leaks. Can I get away with a stop leak additive? If so for how long? No problem on pulling it apart and replacing seals. But don't want to do that until this winter
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Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart  My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE |
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05-15-2016, 04:19 PM
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Location: Louisiana
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Re: Axle seals leaking
I would not do the snake oil, fix it right.
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05-15-2016, 06:01 PM
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Re: Axle seals leaking
1. Long distance daily driver or occasional use only?
2. A few drops on the ground or half a cup? 3. Are you ok with doing frequent pull the plug oil level checks? I see no problem with stop leak as long as you plan on seal replacement fairly soon. Think of the stop leak as a scheduling aid, not a long term fix. The seals probably hardened during the down time and cracked when the axle was returned to service. |
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05-15-2016, 06:29 PM
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Re: Axle seals leaking
No drips. Just sprayed on bottom of bed. Just occasional use. Looking to get to winter and tear it down then
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