Leak in Pinion seal or not?

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RVKAPOOR
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I have been told that I have a leak in my pinion seal - what would be the symptoms of this?
Jun 24, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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THIS IS A '79 CJ 7

MY BUDDY BOB HAS LET THIS GO LONGER THAN I WOULD HAVE

THIS IS BAD, BUT IT COULD BE WORSE!

NOT ONLY COULD THE SEAL BE BAD, WORN PINION BEARINGS MAY HAVE WALLERED THE SEAL OUT.

THE MEDIC

Jun 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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