LSD location

[dmw319]

where is it? anyone have a picture?

[98Camaro3.8]

The differential is in the rear end. It carries the ring gear and the axles connect to it.

[dmw319]

ok, so the thing that i have leaking?

this: http://www.dmwacoustics.com/camaro/rear.JPG ?

[98Camaro3.8]

Hard to tell from that pic, but it could possibly be the seal where the pinion gear connects to the drivesahft.

Also, check out: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

[shenanigans]

Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
Hard to tell from that pic, but it could possibly be the seal where the pinion gear connects to the drivesahft.

Also, check out: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

thats what it looks like...

but like ssaid hard to tell..

[FireFighter]

Thats not good dude, I would find that leak asap. Are you still running stock gears?

[dmw319]

yep. im gettin it looked at tomorrow.

[99v6cam]

Mine looks like that but it doesn't leak. It's from a while ago when it did leak. It's just like stained now.

[dmw319]

mine is def. seeping something, its all gross and grimey. idk if its the LSD leaking or what..

[99v6cam]

Originally posted by dmw319:
mine is def. seeping something, its all gross and grimey. idk if its the LSD leaking or what..

you prolly just need to replace the gasket on the diff. cover

[dmw319]

alright cool, ill let them know thats what i think the problem is.. haha. is that what it was with your car?

[99v6cam]

yepp

[dmw319]

cool. did you fix it yourself/where did you get the gaskets/easy to do? haha sorry for the questions.

[99v6cam]

Just go to a local auto parts store, should be no more than like $5. Just gotta pop the 10 bolts off the diff cover (have an oil pan or something ready to get the gear oil that will pour out all over), scrape the old gasket off (whats left of it), put the new gasket on and bolt the cover back on, and finally refill the diff with gear oil (there's a little plug at the top where you pour the gear oil in). You should only need about 2-2.5 quarts/bottles of gear oil.

p.s. gear oil stinks like sh!t

[dmw319]

haha thanks. what kind of gear oil? or is it all the same..?

my bolts are also kind of shot.. does anyone know what size they are? i could get new ones..