Thread: Metallic grind on water crossings over knee depth

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Diff flange seal/slinger or a Uj.

Cheers Dave!
At that stage would oil be coming out of the diff pretty quick in normal use? Or probably just with the temp change?

Originally Posted by bee utey

Nononono. Nothing to do with oil leaking. The differential pinion flange has a rotating tin shield that prevents direct impact of rocks and grit into the rubber seal. When you drive through dirt laden water some sand gets washed in between the tin shield and the seal. A short amount of driving usually flings out the dirt without any issues.

Awesome, every days a school day eh! I never knew that, thanks and makes logical sense and fits the bill perfectly. I have my fingers crossed that is it.
Cheers for all the help again guys