Leaking axle seal Dana 30

1971lubr

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• Aug 18, 2017

• #1

I topped off the front diff the other day and now have a drip of oil on the passenger side of my front axle off the knuckle . Any concerns about driving it the rest of the summer and fixing it over the winter when it's stored away from the salt? I can't see any reason not to, but wanted to check with the experts.

 

Skiddy

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• Aug 18, 2017

• #2

Nope no problem at all maybe it will keep the salt away ;D

 

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1971lubr

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• Aug 18, 2017

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The only thing that keeps the salt away here is not driving until the roads are well washed by the spring rains. Thanks!

 

okie4570

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• Aug 18, 2017

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Just drive down a dirt road every once in a while, the oil and dust will make a paste and seal it it off....................... %) ;D

 

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1971lubr

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• Aug 18, 2017

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Haha, it's got tons of leaks from sitting so many years. This winter I need to replace front axle seals and stop leaks in both diffs, the transmission and transfer case. Rear seals still looked good and pliable when I changed axle bearings this summer. They're not leaking.... Yet.