[Z06] Oil leak on new Z in diff area
10-29-2005, 06:40 PM
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Oil leak in diff area on new Z06
I will not be driving my Z this weekend.
Spotted drops of oil on the garage floor in the diff area. Looked under the car and saw lots of oil on a crossmember.
Onyl have 200 miles on the car.
I figured its best not to drive it until my guys at the dealer determine what the problem is.
It looks like the same problem I had with my 03 Z.
It was that pesky oil ring on the left diff cover.
Spotted drops of oil on the garage floor in the diff area. Looked under the car and saw lots of oil on a crossmember.
Onyl have 200 miles on the car.
I figured its best not to drive it until my guys at the dealer determine what the problem is.
It looks like the same problem I had with my 03 Z.
It was that pesky oil ring on the left diff cover.
10-29-2005, 06:47 PM
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Oil leak on new Z in diff area
I spotted several drops of oil on the garage floor when I backed the Z out today.
Looked under the car as best I could and saw several drops of oil on a cross meber below the diff.
Put the car back in the garage. I think its best not to drive it until my techs at my dealer determine what the problem is.
Reminds me of the problem I had with my 03 Z and that pesky o ring on the left diff cover.
I am a little upset. I was hoping to get a few thousand care free miles before the gremlins made there appearance.
Looked under the car as best I could and saw several drops of oil on a cross meber below the diff.
Put the car back in the garage. I think its best not to drive it until my techs at my dealer determine what the problem is.
Reminds me of the problem I had with my 03 Z and that pesky o ring on the left diff cover.
I am a little upset. I was hoping to get a few thousand care free miles before the gremlins made there appearance.
10-29-2005, 11:06 PM
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wow..i would take it back and get another vette..if its giving you troubles this early in the life ..then see if the dearl will hand it over and give you another one...or you can always wait for the lemon law to set in
10-30-2005, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by momo20
wow..i would take it back and get another vette..if its giving you troubles this early in the life ..then see if the dearl will hand it over and give you another one...or you can always wait for the lemon law to set in
10-30-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by momo20
wow..i would take it back and get another vette..if its giving you troubles this early in the life ..then see if the dearl will hand it over and give you another one...or you can always wait for the lemon law to set in
You're kidding, right?
10-30-2005, 12:26 PM
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C6 diff oil leak----follow up question-----
Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Well it could be axle seals again, or overflow from the vent tube.
Where is the over flow tube located and on what side on a C6 Z?
I hate to complain but this really killed the weekend. The weather is beautiful and I was really looking forward to driving the car today.
I the want to futher complicate the problem by burning the diff out.
All comments except about my spelling would greatly be appreciated.
10-30-2005, 12:32 PM
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C6 Z06 Diff oil leak--follow up question
One of the members replied to my orginal post stating that the leak could be coming from the diff overflow tube.
The oil is dripping onto the top of the rear transverse spring mostly on the left (drivers side).
Where is the over flow tube on a C6 Z? Is it on the drivers side of the car?
The oil is dripping onto the top of the rear transverse spring mostly on the left (drivers side).
Where is the over flow tube on a C6 Z? Is it on the drivers side of the car?
10-30-2005, 12:55 PM
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My '04 Z was overfilled at the factory and fluid came out the vent only when fully warm and under hard driving. You probably can't reach the vent unless you lift the car to get to it. It is probably on the top left of the differential housing, same as the C5.
Why does everyone panic when hearing about one possible oil leak? The internet is really something......
Why does everyone panic when hearing about one possible oil leak? The internet is really something......
10-30-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JJMalone
Why does everyone panic when hearing about one possible oil leak?
I have no desire to ever take a car into a dealership for warranty work, as they always screw something else up in the process or scratch my paint.
10-30-2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SYSZZZZZ06
It looks like the same problem I had with my 03 Z.
It was that pesky oil ring on the left diff cover.
It was that pesky oil ring on the left diff cover.
10-30-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SYSZZZZZ06
One of the members replied to my orginal post stating that the leak could be coming from the diff overflow tube.
The oil is dripping onto the top of the rear transverse spring mostly on the left (drivers side).
Where is the over flow tube on a C6 Z? Is it on the drivers side of the car?
The oil is dripping onto the top of the rear transverse spring mostly on the left (drivers side).
Where is the over flow tube on a C6 Z? Is it on the drivers side of the car?