2004 Toyota Tundra Rear Differential Cover Leaking
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2004 toyota tundra rear differential cover leaking. How to change a rear differential cover on a 2003 toyota tundra. The differential cover is welded on and Dorman products makes a better than original product. I read all of the different solutions on here and only a couple seemed to apply.
The cover plate is fixed in place not bolted on. Then drive it around and try to pinpoint where it is leaking. I wire brushed drained fluiddegreased coated with JB Weld then sprayed everything with Flex-seal Refilled with full synthetic.
The repair ended up costing around 420. Then we can make a recommendation on how to fix. The rear differential cover plate is leaking gear oil.
The front lower ball joint is lubricated at the factory. Spray carb cleaner all over the housing and get it nice and clean. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for a diagnostic.
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You really need to identify where to oil is coming from. I recently discover a leak in my rear differential on my 01 4runner its probably 18 of an inch in diameter I was wondering the best way to take care of this Ive read that welding a plate over it works but dont have access to a welder also read about a jb weld fix but not sure how well that. For one if youre planning on welding a new cover on the differential keep this in mind.