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Old May 14, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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What is this???

This is probably a newb question but what is all this "fluid" on my exhaust? It appears to have come from that bushing on the rear subframe

I know theres diff fluid over flown on the cover from the change, but that was done way before I noticed the fluid on the exhaust/subframe, can anyone explain or enlighten me on what it is or whats causing it?

 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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Run over any children lately?
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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^Might be differential fluid.

I think I remember reading that the rear diff bushing is filled with liquid, that may be leaking if thats the case.

There is a hose attached to the back of the differential, follow that and see if the fluid is coming from there.
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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Can't see chit in that photo man. Can you tell a color? Consistency?
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AL Gore
Run over any children lately?


Originally Posted by herrschaft
^Might be differential fluid.

I think I remember reading that the rear diff bushing is filled with liquid, that may be leaking if thats the case.

There is a hose attached to the back of the differential, follow that and see if the fluid is coming from there.
Ill have to check tomorrow

Originally Posted by Bob.On.Whidbey
Can't see chit in that photo man. Can you tell a color? Consistency?
The best I can describe would be like motor oil like. But if in fact that bushing is fluid filled from the diff my guess it would be diff fluid

The diff fluid was changed about 2000 miles ago and was like a beer like color when put in :S would it get that dark in such a small time period?
 

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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Looks like your diff bushing has gone....look into spl soild bushings....this is a common problem
 
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Old May 14, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Looks like your diff bushing has gone....look into spl soild bushings....this is a common problem

Dang thats a bummer

Does anyone happen to know roughly what a shop will charge to punch it out and put in a new one?
 
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