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10-27-2013, 09:29 AM
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My leaking rear diff
So my rear diff has been leaking for about 6,000 miles and finally had a chance to get a opinion on what it might be. I emailed some pics to my friends shop and was told I would need both axle seals and rear plate seal $550 with bmw fluid and bmw gaskets and a few hours of labor to complete
How's that price sound? This price is coming from someone I trust 100% 
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10-27-2013, 11:29 AM
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A few questions, why only since 6000 miles? If you've (recently) checked the oil level and that it's about right - perhaps you're not loosing that much. Did you (already) entirely clean the exterior housing (kerosene is a good solvent) and then monitor to determine if it's more the rear housing gasket (easier and cheaper to replace) rather than the input or one or both of the flange output seals?
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10-27-2013, 11:43 AM
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I'd definitely clean it off and confirm whats leaking first.
There's nothing wrong with replacing both axle seals while its in the shop....but the passenger side looks high and dry, so it I wouldn't really say it's warranted. The drivers side is definitely toast though.
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10-27-2013, 11:45 AM
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Yea I figured why change just one side
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10-27-2013, 11:44 AM
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When i purchased the car the seller washed down the car from top to bottom so the PPI mechanic couldn't find any leaks. I never really notice any oil spots on the floor but I would pressure wash the diff or use brake cleaner and after a while I would see it back covered in oil
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10-28-2013, 05:13 PM
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10-28-2013, 06:45 PM
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10-27-2013, 12:18 PM
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In all honesty, I'm about the last guy to talk to about how much a repair would/should cost. Im fortunate to have a buddy whose dad grew up with my dad and owns a transmission shop (giving me access to all kinds of luxuries for working on the X)...and lucky enough to be able to do the jobs you simply can't do at home easily, after hours or on weekends at the shop on my own time.
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