smelling rear end dope
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smelling rear end dope
I have a 2000f 350I have a strong smell of rear end dope I have replaced the brakes and calipers and do not see any leaks why am i smelling a very strong smell....no leaks and pig is full?
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I'm a little confused as well. Do you mean you were changing the rear brakes and smell differential fluid?? 
. I had an axle seal go out on my 97 250 a while back and I smelled differential fluid, but there was definitely a leak and it slung fluid everywhere.
. I had an axle seal go out on my 97 250 a while back and I smelled differential fluid, but there was definitely a leak and it slung fluid everywhere.
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I smelled rear end dope ( rear axle oil 80/90) I checked fluid in pig (differential) its fine good viscosity . While looking tires off I noticed the pads on rear needed replacing, upon further examination I noticed the rubber seal housing on pistons in both calipers we rotted, thinking that maybe some dot 3 (brake flude )had been leaking causing the smell.....I replaced all rear brake components and still have oder of rear end dope (diff.fluid )... Sorry I must be to old school for some of you....ie pig, dope..aah the good ol dayzzzz
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Thanx ya
Good idea... I seen some light smoke coming out around the rear tire it was definitely rear end oil....I'm thinking that vent might be plunged I will check that and let you know...on another note I love this site (new be) and the knowledge and the response time....thanks to you all hats off!!!!
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Good idea... I seen some light smoke coming out around the rear tire it was definitely rear end oil....I'm thinking that vent might be plunged I will check that and let you know...on another note I love this site (new be) and the knowledge and the response time....thanks to you all hats off!!!!
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