Just wanted to see if any one else had issues with the 8.8 axle leaking. When I first got it the pinion seal leaked so I fixed that, now my drivers side axle seal is leaking. I only have about 1,700 miles on it.
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Just wanted to see if any one else had issues with the 8.8 axle leaking. When I first got it the pinion seal leaked so I fixed that, now my drivers side axle seal is leaking. I only have about 1,700 miles on it.
Just going by memory but isn't there a vent on the 8.8 ? If so, perhaps the issue may be that the vent hole was plugged or the vent isn't working.
Olli
Yes, mine is leaking at the back housing seal. Very little at this point. I get one little ball of oil on the bottom of the housing. Only have 10 miles on it go-carting. Now I'll have to keep an eye on the axle seals. For the rear cover did you just get another seal and use a gasket sealant? I'll need to replace mine eventually.
2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.
If anyone wants a gasket or two for the 8.8 diff cover, let me know (email: jcm250b at juno dot com) and I will throw them in the mail. It will be Marie Kondo day at the shop this weekend and I'd like to see the spares I will never use get put to good use. I don't care about postage either - just pet a dog or do some other good deed in my name!