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Old 03-23-2019, 10:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Doesn't seem like much fluid there. But if the stock bushing is still there, then that's probably the culprit. I would check on the subframe member and see if you can identify the source of the fluid - if from the bushing, it will drip down the subframe member also.

There is a diff breather tube, but I thought it was on the RH side of the diff and wouldn't think that pattern of leaking fluid could be from it.
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After watching the beginning of this Youtube video it appears it's the start of the deterioration of the center bushing.
https://youtu.be/PZZA1bGpa9I
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The center bushing is the only one with fluid. None of the other diff bushings are fluid-filled.

It can leak slightly (as appears to be the case here) or it can explode (like mine did).
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The center bushing is the only one with fluid. None of the other diff bushings are fluid-filled.

It can leak slightly (as appears to be the case here) or it can explode (like mine did).
Thanks, I'll break the bad news to my buddy.
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If the diff puks fluid it will come down right at the spring bucket toe adjustment on the left side. Those tears of shame are
coming from the diff bushing.
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The diff bushing has 2 chambers of silicone in it. From the looks of the picture. Only 1 chamber ruptured. Jar did both.

The diff breather is on the right side of the diff cover. The hose runs to the left, and stops inside of the sub-frame on the left center.

What I have found is that all of the silicone filled bushings on the Z has 2 chambers of silicone. The silicone bushings on the Z are, the front lower rear control arm bushings, The diff bushing, the front bushings on the rear sub-frame.

In the pic. You can see the diff breather hose. It's the little black hose, not the stainless hose.
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The diff bushing has 2 chambers of silicone in it. From the looks of the picture. Only 1 chamber ruptured. Jar did both.

The diff breather is on the right side of the diff cover. The hose runs to the left, and stops inside of the sub-frame on the left center.

What I have found is that all of the silicone filled bushings on the Z has 2 chambers of silicone. The silicone bushings on the Z are, the front lower rear control arm bushings, The diff bushing, the front bushings on the rear sub-frame.

In the pic. You can see the diff breather hose. It's the little black hose, not the stainless hose.
Have you driven your car with the new subframe bushings yet?
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Have you driven your car with the new subframe bushings yet?
No, it's still sitting on jack stands. I'm working on the front splitter. With just the SPL diff bushings. I couldn't really tell the difference with noise and vibes.
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I saw this post and thought I'd check mine...looks like the tears on my face right now...
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