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All who have experienced a differential leak with their Solstice
are requested to post here AND to mceb's "Build Dates For Diff Leaks" thread: Build Dates for Diff Leaks
See Small Dealer's VERY important Post #140
in this thread concerning the GM Bulletin.
EDIT NOTE: SPIROB suggests that each Forum member order a
pinion seal ($20 or so) to keep for emergency. Order now and if you're lucky,
you'll have one if and when your problem starts.
Pinion seal part number is 88996592
Entire rear differential part number is 15825074
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Here are links to four other threads on the subject:
Rear End Leak thread started by Ex-Miata Man: Rear End Leak
PLEASE NOTE: The lists on two of those threads will no longer be updated. Only the list on THIS thread will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Her name is MariSOL
VIN 6Y101319, delivered 10/15/05. 71,923 miles.
Anyone have pictures detailing where to look about the the rear differntial for any early signs of a leak? May monitor frequently, before development of the smell and potential blow up?
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Originally Posted by blue_q
I noticed my leak at 302 miles. It now has 320 miles and is sitting at the dealer, waiting on a new seal to come in.
LSD - Y
Clunk - Y
VIN - 3012
nic - blue_q
Problem - diff leak, at dealer for repair (new seal)
GREAT post, blue. You set an example on how to post this info! Thanks.
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Her name is MariSOL
VIN 6Y101319, delivered 10/15/05. 71,923 miles.
Any additions/corrections/updates to my list in Post #1?
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Gizmo; Rowan 1008 has just started a thread and has reported that he has lost (failure) the rear carrier on his car and is awaiting a replacement. This is the third one so far.
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Thanks, Chip, for bringing that to my attention. I have updated the list in Post #1 of this thread.
I invite each person who has had a differential leak to make a post to this thread when the situation has been resolved. We would like to know:
Date of first indication
Date taken to dealership
Date picked up from dealership
Description of the symptoms
Description of the cause
Description of the resolution
This will give us a good central location to view this serious problem and provide information for Forum members affected by similar circumstances in the future. Thank you for your assistance.
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Her name is MariSOL
VIN 6Y101319, delivered 10/15/05. 71,923 miles.
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Originally Posted by windface
There are 5 seals in the carrier. Two pinion seals (for and aft of the pinion gear housing), two axle seals (left and right), and a seal for the carrier cover, where the case is split to access the internals. The burning smell may just be the lube hitting the exhaust from leakage. That stuff, especially with the limited slip additives stinks to high heaven.
Thanks for this post, windface, I did a copy/paste from the other thread where you posted this.
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Her name is MariSOL
VIN 6Y101319, delivered 10/15/05. 71,923 miles.
I have a leak too!!
Miles: 1850
LSD: Y
Clunk: Y
First Seen: 1/5
Size: Tennis Ball
Next Day Size: Half Dollar
In to Dealership: 1/6
Will post resolution after Dealership visit.
I know for a fact that this is all it has leaked because I park in the same spot at work every day and in the garage at home. Hope it's nothing serious as this is my only car. Will be the 3rd time at dealer for repair.
1) Rail dust and swirls
2) Remove swirls put on by Detailers trying to remove rail dust and swirls
3) Rear end Leak
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Be sure and verify with service if it's a true leak or just the overflow value spilling some fluid as 2KWK4U outlined a few weeks back.
Will do.Thanks Mceb!
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Well, took my car in to the dealer on Friday. It's definately the pinion seal! About a 2 hour fix. Only one problem, They can't get the seal in any time soon. I called all the surounding dealerships to see if they had one. I found 2!! Problem #2, They are both reserved for other customers who have the same problem I do! The Service manager said the order was put on the highest priority but he couldn't get me any timeframe as to when it will be in. They might have to get one from the factory. I know they are going to try to get it quickly because they had to give me a Cadillac CTS in the meantime. It's costing them money. Maybe ordering a $5 seal for yourself might not be a bad idea just in case seeing as how we have had so many people with the same problem and nobody having them in stock. That way you won't be without your cars for possibly several days!
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I did a little more research and found out the seal costs arond $20 dollars but still worth it to save the wait!! Giz can you please change the price on your sticky? Thanks. Price found at www.trademotion.com.
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