[John]

Yes, I did and I will check the bearings when I pull it apart.

I was just wondering the likelihood of a blocked vent tube or a bad batch of seal. Replacing a vent tube is a lot easier than pulling the axle out again.

Thanks.

[John]

Yes, I did and I will check the bearings when I pull it apart.

I was just wondering the likelihood of a blocked vent tube or a bad batch of seal. Replacing a vent tube is a lot easier than pulling the axle out again.

Thanks.

[John]

Sorry guys, I should know better… it’s a 05 4×4 Tahoe. The leaky seal is the front driver’s side. The passenger’s side leaked but was replaced successfully.

I thought it was poor installation but the second time it was installed, the same thing happened. What is odd though, why does it takes seven days (~200 miles) before it begins to leak again and not right away? Once it leaks, it continues all of the time. I would have assumed, if it were poor installation, it should have leaked right away. This is why I was wondering if it were a blocked vent tube, which I’m waiting for a new one to arrive, or a bad batch of seals since it is a new part number from GM.

Any thoughts?

[John]

Sorry guys, I should know better… it’s a 05 4×4 Tahoe. The leaky seal is the front driver’s side. The passenger’s side leaked but was replaced successfully.

I thought it was poor installation but the second time it was installed, the same thing happened. What is odd though, why does it takes seven days (~200 miles) before it begins to leak again and not right away? Once it leaks, it continues all of the time. I would have assumed, if it were poor installation, it should have leaked right away. This is why I was wondering if it were a blocked vent tube, which I’m waiting for a new one to arrive, or a bad batch of seals since it is a new part number from GM.

Any thoughts?

[John]

Changed the oil and forgot to put the cap on. I drove it like this for over a week… what a mess under the hood. My second mistake was leaving a wrench on the engine, after a repair, and went out for a test drive. Luckily, nothing was damaged, but it made a ton of noise.

[John]

Changed the oil and forgot to put the cap on. I drove it like this for over a week… what a mess under the hood. My second mistake was leaving a wrench on the engine, after a repair, and went out for a test drive. Luckily, nothing was damaged, but it made a ton of noise.

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