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Why is my Front diff leaking?
I recently changed my diff fluid. But for a while I always saw a motor oil type of fluid leaking from the top of the diff. I thought it was the engines rear seal. I always check the engine oil and its in the same spot. I always get this burning smell, everytime I check the diff fluid, it went down a little, so does anybody know or have a picture and part numbers of all the seals on the front diff? And how to perfectly align it? Anyone recommend any mechanic in the Tri state area?
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First of all I would make sure it is the diff leaking. I would clean off all of the engine and then idle the engine for a few minutes and if no leaks appear, drive it around the block and then check again. There are many little leaks that can happen and can be mistaken for something else. Some of the more common leaks that will do what you are talking about is the power steering. Both the O-ring under the tank, or a pressure or return line. They can be very small leaks and drip down and look like something else leaking. Try cleaning the engine and see where the leak is and then we can go from there. Good luck.
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I washed it down, many times actually, the power steering fluid is atf fluid, which is red. The leak comes from the top of the diff somewhere behind the engine.
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What's the highest point of the oil leak and which seam does it seem to be coming out of?
You should be able to find which parts you need on www.subaruparts.com
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