Thread: S124 diff seals
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Old 05-10-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkman View Post
Have you cleaned it well then made observations after a short drive? It is truly amazing how far and by what paths vehicle fluid travels. Incorrect diagnoses are easy to make until you decide to clean. Brake cleaner on a rag and also spraying works. You want to eliminate all of the currently hanging drips but absolutely dry usually isn't necessary until it's fixed.
Yup, MOT tester did that yesterday to examine source, needed confirmation not fuel lines before passing.

It's hot here for blighty, 26c - EP90 feels like diesel for consistency, perhaps wrong fluid used, will check this.
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