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Old 10-23-2014, 11:07 AM   #1
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What kind work might be involved in fixing it? A parts search show that there are only a couple of seals in the transmission with a few more in the cooling lines. Beside having to drop the transmission is this a doable for the home mechanic? I know of one for a fair price that has that issue and was considering buying and repairing it or parting it out.
Check the 1/2 axle seals. Ie the seal at the tranny where the half axles bolt in.

I haven't personally done it, but I don't think it's a hard fix.

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Old 10-23-2014, 11:56 AM   #2
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Check the 1/2 axle seals. Ie the seal at the tranny where the half axles bolt in.

I haven't personally done it, but I don't think it's a hard fix.

Mike
FYI to the OP, that is a project in Wayne's book
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