OhBe1 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Noticed new spots on the carport floor, under our 6-week, 2700-mile LOB. In a different place than the spots from the leaky front crank seal in our old '98. Crawling under revealed a line of oil flung across the belly, even with the aft end of the driveshaft. No noticable unusual noises. Dealer (Annapolis Subaru) says this something they've not seen before, and is replacing the rear differential. Stay tuned... 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 This has been noted before by a member- it's a good idea to check your drain plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Sounds like a pinion seal to me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Drain plug is dry. Halfshafts are dry. Nose is wet. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 Got Moondog back this am, all appears well. Cleaned up and all. AND - at least in driving today - fuel economy has improved. I assume either the improperly installed seal, or the reduced lubricant, had increased friction. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 OTOH - I replaced the cans just before this... So, maybe there really is a difference in the turbo cans..... 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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