Yes, look for a clogged differential vent ...I saw this on a GM truck once,
there was diff oil being blown out the axle seals and onto the brake shoes.
I had read a bulletin or something somewhere once and the guy checked the
vent tube and it was clogged with mud. It will make the diff build up
pressure and start trying to blow fluid out anywhere it can.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jay & Dana
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:01 PM
To: DML
Subject: DML: Front diffy vent tube spewing
A couple days ago I noticed about half a cup of oil under the engine of my
truck. (97 Dak, 318, 4x4). I've always had a flat piece of cardboard under
the engine in my garage to check if there is any leaks. I found out it came
from the vent tube top from the front axle just under the stock airbox. I
changed this fluid to redline synthetic about 2 years ago. It's never
leaked before from there and hasn't since. Any ideas what would cause this
one time occurrence?
TIA
-Jay
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