Notices
Stock JK Tech Bulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.

Leak?

Thread Tools
 
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 09:18 PM
  #1  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default Leak?

I have noticed two spots on my driveway where my wrangler was parked the last couple days, the spots have not gone away. I looked under and looks like on the front passenger lower control arm like something is dripping. I'm not very good with the whole mechanic thing. Anyone have an idea of what this could be?
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:47 AM
  #2  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default

bump please
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:38 AM
  #3  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default

Found out where the leak is coming from. Front passenger C of the front axle area. There is a small puddle of fluid in the bottom C and the bottom half of the C looks wet/stained. Anyone had this problem and or know what it is? Just got new rims installed a week or so ago. Could be from that? I'll post some pictures in a minute.

PLEASE HELP :(
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:45 AM
  #4  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default




frame and lower ca spots, guessing from driving the liquid is shooting back onto these parts.

spot from a few days ago

spot from last night

moved it into the street and already a nice puddle on the ground forming

Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:58 AM
  #5  
CA-JK's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Land of the rising sun
Default

It's your axle seal, have you ever had your axle removed?
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:55 AM
  #6  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default

thank you for the response. To answer your question no it has not, the jeep only has 3500 miles on it.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 11:06 AM
  #7  
CA-JK's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Land of the rising sun
Default

I'd take it back to the dealer and have them fix it. There's no reason it should be leaking with that many miles on it. Good luck.
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Oct 10, 2010 | 11:10 AM
  #8  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default

Thanks, thats what I was planning on doing just wondering what it was before I take it in. Think it would be ok to drive on this for a little while before I can get into the dealer? Last time had to wait about a week or so for an appointment
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 11:22 AM
  #9  
CA-JK's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 686
Likes: 0
From: Land of the rising sun
Default

You'll be fine, it is just going to be messy. If it's going to be more than a few days I'd check the oil level in your diff just to make sure it doesn't get low.

I'd also try and call around to other dealers to see if you can get it in faster. If not, see if the dealer can clean up your jeep for you once they get around to it.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:05 PM
  #10  
dizk's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: michigan
Default

Alright, thanks again. Appreciate the help going to call up the dealer tomorrow
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:23 AM.