Hey guys!

I backed the Boss out today to wash it (70* in Houston) and noticed a small cluster of drops of gear oil on the garage. Looked under the car and say a spray of gear oil on the gas tank shroud and exhaust.

Assuming I confirm a rear diff leak while I have it apart replacing seals and/or gaskets, what should I consider upgrading?

It has the stock driveshaft and only BMR LCA, brackets, and adj. panhard bar.

Should I do a Watt's if I have the cover off? I know one version requires a diff cover change.

Or if I could only do one is an aluminum driveshaft better?

That's probably from the (CV?) boot on the driveshaft.

Have you added proper diff venting?

Grant 302 said:

That's probably from the (CV?) boot on the driveshaft.

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When I get it up in the air, I'll check that as well.

VoodooBOSS said:

Have you added proper diff venting?

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I have not, but I don't track the car at all anymore. Haven't been driving it hard for over 18 months.

Reading your discription of sprayed gear oil, whatever is leaking, is rotating. Look at the pinion seal and DS boot as suggested above.

Cortex Racing makes a real nice Watts Link. If I ever get mine installed, I'll let you know just how nice it is! Haha.

Once you look at the leak area it should be fairly evident what seal cut loose.

Good luck,
302 Hi Pro

302 Hi Pro said:

Reading your discription of sprayed gear oil, whatever is leaking, is rotating. Look at the pinion seal and DS boot as suggested above.

Cortex Racing makes a real nice Watts Link. If I ever get mine installed, I'll let you know just how nice it is! Haha.

Once you look at the leak area it should be fairly evident what seal cut loose.

Good luck,
302 Hi Pro

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Dave,

Don't make me fly back home to Jersey to get you to put on that Cotex WL!

Kirk

@Jabooh1

My set up sounds pretty close to where you are leaning. I have the DSS one piece AL DS, All the BMR suspension goodies in the rear including their Watts Link. I did change out to a vented diff cover but don't think it was needed to install the BMR WL, it should work with the OEM. But, since you're there, changing over to something like FRPP M-4033-KA isn't a bad option. Get rid of the PH bar and thrown on the WL, you'll love how it feels in the turns.

TS:

I know! I just got a little busy this year. Lots of travel and family stuff.

January - March are my favorite mod months.

Take care,
2HP