Looking from the back, there seems to be fluid leaking from what looks like some kind of nipple or something on the top of the axle on the left side. Its not dripping or anything but it looks like its soaked up into the metal or something. I tried turning the nipple thing with the rubber top but its not a screw and just spins around...
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It's a vent to let off excess pressure as the axle heats up during operation.Former panther owner
1981 CV 351 4bbl
1991 CV 302 EFI -
Is this thing on the axle tube itself or on the very end on the backing plate for the drum brakes?Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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air vent. Probably doesn't mean much, but you may want to consider having the diff oil changed when you have some extra cash. I doubt you have anything to worry about though.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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The axle tube thing...Originally posted by 85crownHPP View Post
Okay well I'm happy I don't have to really worry bout it. Thanks guys.88 MGM 5.0 stockComment
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Like gadget said, it's a vent. It has to work or be open, you can blow the seals if it is plugged.89 CV LX 225/60 x 16 tires, CC819 rear springs, Front & rear sway bar, trans & PS cooler from 90 cop car. KYB shocks, F-150 on rear. Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe. Dark brown door panels, carpet, steering wheel, trim parts from a 87 Mer GM. Power front buckets from 96 Jeep Cherokee. LED'S front & rear. 3G Alt from a 97 Taurus wagon 3.0. Electric fan. Rear axle from a 97 PI 3.27 with disk brakes. Headlight relays.Comment
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