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Rear diff leak?

1.4K views 4 replies 2 participants last post by  aggrorider1  
#1 ·
Two days ago I noticed a smell that was kind of like burning plastic but not exactly. I was hoping that I just ran a bag over but after looking around a few times no luck.

I noticed some wetness on the passenger rear side of my rear differential. The smell seems to be focused at the rear of the car.

Would a leaking diff smell? I need to get this fixed, what am I looking at money wise, ballpark? Looks like a pita of a job. Anything else this smrll could be?

Should I run in fwd mode until I fix it or that wont make a difference as the differential will be moving anyways. Doesnt look easy to top off.

Point me in the right direction fellow members!

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#2 ·
Rear diff leak

Mine leaked out of the right side seal. They are a challenge to get to so I took it to my local indy Volvo shop. total bill was around $450 being mostly labor:(
 
#3 ·
Mine leaked out of the right side seal. They are a challenge to get to so I took it to my local indy Volvo shop. total bill was around $450 being mostly labor:(
Did you notice this because of a smell or what? I appreciate the response and mine seems to be leaking from the same spot...

I need to find a local independent shop