Back in the shop at South Main Auto, we are following up on that 2017 Subaru Impreza with the rusted-out rear differential vent. The parts finally arrived from Subaru, and today we’re going to find out if this is a straightforward “in-and-out” repair or if that rust is going to turn this into a major project.
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I get my vehicle oil-sprayed every year since I bought it new. I also can't understand why more people don't get them oil-sprayed. They cost way too much money to not get them protected from corrosion. I definitely hear you Eric, from Eastern Ontario, Canada.
Good job massaging that fitting outta there
It may have started leaking worse as you had an open vent. This would more than likely allowed air to enter as the oil tried to leave. No check valve.
Skill, experience, and sometimes just plain dumb luck. No one whoever attempts this vent replacement will ever have it go this smoothly, no one.
Not too bad. I'd say today was your day. Thanks
My thought process is it is definitely fixed. The leak started because the vent was initially clogged so when you put your little invention in there, it leaked worse because now it could pull in air to let more leak out. Fixed
To oil spray or not to oil spray, that is the question!
I was especially imprezaed with this video, Eric.
You probably added fluid to it last time it had more fluid to leak lol
Love the woody woodpecker imitation
Once the judges get a gander at all the rust underneath they are probably going to ask her to leave. The vent replacement went way too smooth. You might want to consider playing the lottery tonight.
As luck would have it, the only part of the video you lost due to the SD card was the shot of you checking the rotational force of the nut and setting it to factory specs.
I kinda liked your original fix… you'd think a diff would enjoy full venting…
Thank you for your time.
How many caught the Woody Woodpecker ref? Lol.
I have a 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 that is still around because of oil spraying. The stuff works. Frame still has factory paint.
Eric do you actually oil spray your cars? What's the name of that product?
She takes that car to the show, they may not be interested in that rear end. IJS