Yay, I can finally post!

[gaston44]

Well, I have a rear diff leak. My husband looked at it, and thinks the leak is coming from a broken bolt on the lower left side. That's all he told me. Someone on a different thread said that may not be possible since the fluid is held in an area where there are no bolts. I've also been told that we may need to weld a cover over the area of the leak. Both people asked for pictures. I need my husband to help me with this because I have no idea where to look. My car leaks about a tablespoon or so a day. It started in July, and at that time, my husband got under there and plugged it, but not 100%. It did stop for a few weeks, but started up again... late Aug/early Sept. We did have a diff service after my husband "plugged" it so it was full as of Aug. 6. I imagine that it must be very low with fluid, and I know it's getting critical. I came here to see if anyone could advise me on what to do. I fear maybe having to replace the entire rear axle. I guess first and foremost, I need to keep adding whatever fluid goes in there until we get a permanent fix.

With the differential leaking my first reaction is to inspect the cover and make sure its not damaged. After that then service it and make sure to put sealent all around. Differentials are easy to spot where the leak is coming from... you are looking for two main things a damaged cover or a work seal around the cover.

 

[Ducks & Trucks]

3rd gen here to get rolling again!

Tell us poor pleebs... how is it being in the cool kids club?!?!?1

 

[joshd_bh]

Not there yet, but here's one post closer!

 

[SLE4RUNNER]

Im almost there!!!

 

[Gofastpops]

I'm sure I'm noobier? more noobie? than you.

I just bought a 4Runner Trail and the only mod so far is removing the window sticker.

(random, obligatory post to up my post count)

 

[SanDiego4Runner]

Just joined. Find it weird that we need 15 posts. Almost seems to cause a reduction in quality of posts. Anyways. Great forum. Trying to sell my 4th gen 2003 limited v8. Looking to buy a tacoma 2009 or so. Also have an electric rav4.

 

[Hi_Bruce]

Hey everyone! Long time lurker, 4th time poster... Someday I might be able to post my own thread...

 

[TJ710]

love these trucks!

 

[crazybeard]

Yay! If I can get through the meaningless 10 posts remaining I hope to join the elite club that can start threads as well!

 

[Gofastpops]

I'm getting closer with every new member.....

 

[JRice93]

Workin on my 15 also. Wishing I could post a question about a 3rd gen to see if it's worth buying.

3rd gens are usually good to buy no matter the case
Of course I don't mean this to the extreme, but truly those things are beasts.

 

[JRice93]

how many replies did it take to allow you to post??

15. I'm sure someone already replied to this but I wanted to make sure you got the memo.

 

[JRice93]

Noob from Arizona just adding to the post count to say I am a noob.

Your honesty is appreciated.

 

[Livmoore626]

Welcome!

Hi, working on my 15.

 

[JoshD21]

I know the feeling OP, I'm finally there too.

 

[KimnearSacramento]

I think this is 15 for me. Hoping I can post an ad now!

 

[Notafarmer]

Proud of you

 

[overlandflorida]

Hi! Welcome.

I am new too.

I used to have a 3rd gen and got a 5th gen earlier this year.

(Need to get my post count up.)

 

[sunliner]

so I need to reply before I can post...will work on that. hope to be posting soon!

 

[dadalavida]

Piggybacking on the thread for a post count bump....