A possible small little leak

[PonyUP]

So I noticed today that my Marauder might be leaking something. I first I thought it was just the moisture in the area, but tonight it appears I have some stains on the driveway. It appears as thought this is coming from the rear of the car, at about the rear window. It doesn't appear to be oil, and the oil pressure is good as is the reading.

I don't know jack about cars, but if anyone has run across this, it may help me with what I need to have checked and how urgent

[justbob]

Sure it's just not the a/c pissing on the ground and running back? These cars pee ALOT. Could also be the testosterone, these cars spew that too.

[musclemerc]

PS.. DS? If it's the PS the only thing at the window is the fuel filter. Check it, it could be brake fluid or a leaky shock

[PonyUP]

Sure it's just not the a/c pissing on the ground and running back? These cars pee ALOT. Could also be the testosterone, these cars spew that too.
I thought it might be the AC to, as I have noticed that leaking in this spot, but typically that dries and disappears, this has left a stain

[justbob]

If you don't smell gas then just have it looked over next time you get an oil change. Could be a host of different seals for the axle, leaky shock, brake fluid, or fuel, thats all that is back there. I doubt that it is fuel or brake fluid as they tend not to leak. Anything else isn't an emergency and I can remedy in due time on the cheap.

[PonyUP]

If you don't smell gas then just have it looked over next time you get an oil change. Could be a host of different seals for the axle, leaky shock, brake fluid, or fuel, thats all that is back there. I doubt that it is fuel or brake fluid as they tend not to leak. Anything else isn't an emergency and I can remedy in due time on the cheap.

Cool, Thanks Bro

[fastblackmerc]

Could be gas, brake fluid, shock fluid, rear end fluid.

If you have moon roof the drains are inside the rear wheel wells so it could be water too.

[RF Overlord]

Check the inside of the right rear tire and rim for an oily residue. The passenger side axle and seal are notorious for failing.


...and the oil pressure is good as is the readingI doubt it's an oil leak, but since you brought it up, I just want to ask if you know that the oil pressure gauge is a fake? If so, then "nevermind"...:D

[PonyUP]

Check the inside of the right rear tire and rim for an oily residue. The passenger side axle and seal are notorious for failing.

I doubt it's an oil leak, but since you brought it up, I just want to ask if you know that the oil pressure gauge is a fake? If so, then "nevermind"...:D

Nope, didn't know that, I FAIL!!!!, Told you I didn't know jack about cars :lol: good tip on the axle, I'll check it out

[CBT]

Nope, didn't know that, I FAIL!!!!, Told you I didn't know jack about cars :lol: good tip on the axle, I'll check it out

How far from the edge of the body is the stain? If your axle is leaving a stain you can see without looking under your car, you have something bad, bad wrong. Anything on the inside of the rim? Check them brake pads,m ake sure they aren't soaking up whatever is leaking. I'm going to go with shock absorber leaking.

[PonyUP]

Crawled underneath to take a look, there is a small leak it looks like in the center of the rear axle

[RF Overlord]

When you get a chance, try to pinpoint if it's coming from the differential cover or from the pinion seal (where the driveshaft connects). A quick spray-down with some Brakleen will clean the area up so you can see it more easily.

If it's the cover, it may be as simple as loose bolts (should be 33 ft/lbs). If it's the cover gasket, that's an easy fix, too.

If it's the pinion seal, take it to a trusted mechanic.

In either case, don't wait too long...the rear axle shafts will croak without proper lube.

[4play]

is it wet around the pinion or a cover leak, also make sure your diff vent is not all gummed up like mine was, it blew an axle seal when it plugged.

[PonyUP]

Thanks Everyone, I'm going to take it by the shop in the next couple of days, won't be driving her until then to be safe. Looks like the Vic is back in commission

[knine]

I'm guessing cover gasket. I'm replacing mine next time it's in the shop. I found a small drip hanging under the cover.

[wht02lightning]

Thanks Everyone, I'm going to take it by the shop in the next couple of days, won't be driving her until then to be safe. Looks like the Vic is back in commission

Good Idea, mine did it at the passanger rear tire turned out to be the passanger rear axel shaft was done!!! God bless Ford ESP I paid 100 bucks to get it fixed

[PonyUP]

Turned out to be no biggy. Took her to the shop today, turns out I had a leak in the rear def seal, resealed and all is well, plus got an oil change for under $100, not bad.