Rear diff

2004 JEEP WRANGLER
59,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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POORPOORJEEP
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Had the rear diff replaced on an 04 Wrangler, and 3 days later blew a tire on the highway (object punctured inside of tire then dislodged and broke drivers side mirror) and found fluid leaking in the wheel well. Shop inspected it and said there was a blown gasket, but claims it had nothing to do with the flat tire. Could a blown gasket cause an object from the rear diff to break off while driving and lodge in tire?
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would say that the oil is from the axle seal, the axle was removed to replace the diff, it may not have been cleaned or the seal bay have been damaged on instalation.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 9, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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