New OEM axle leaking
#1
New OEM axle leaking
hey everyone I installed a passenger axel for my Type S 6MT about 2 weeks ago and I started smelling a strange smell after driving car. So I went and looked underneath and noticed this mess. It looks like the axel has started leaking and I don’t understand how. Take a look at the picture and let me know what u think. I will be lifting that side in a few and going to clean everything up to get a better look.
#2
Senior Moderator
Crack in the boot? Loose clamp from factory? Could be tons of things, you'll need to be our eyes and hands and examine further, report back with better pictures do we can help
#4
Racer
Well, that is unlucky. I would call up/visit the place you bought it and ask for a refund on the part.
If you did the job yourself, do you think there's anyway you could have snagged that boot while installing?
If a shop replaced it - after inspecting for damage, I would speak to them about what they can do to help you out.
Axle grease is also really hard to clean up. Be prepared for a shitty time.
If you did the job yourself, do you think there's anyway you could have snagged that boot while installing?
If a shop replaced it - after inspecting for damage, I would speak to them about what they can do to help you out.
Axle grease is also really hard to clean up. Be prepared for a shitty time.
#6
Senior Moderator
gg..
just buy a new boot.
just buy a new boot.
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Very good point!! Really hard to believe that the boot was torn during the install. My boots are original and have survived 271K miles and 14 years with no tears so far.
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