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Water in Rear Differential

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#1 ·
My rear diff oil has some water in it. It’s milky in color. I think water got in via the drive shaft area. My question is how can I clean this out. Would it be ok for me to put Kerosene in there and turn the wheels over and then just drain it? That is the best idea I had.
 
#3 ·
be careful what you use.

you can destroy the fibers in the brakes. then they fall apart and then the brake discs sieze locking the back wheels.

happened to me 2 months after I got the V. I changed rear diff fluid and just used 90 wt gear oil instead of the Mobil 424 or Kawiechem.

John
 
#5 ·
I also would just change it a couple times and you'll be good.
 
#7 ·
I think I am going to just flush it a few times with Oil. Its going to be $$$. I wish there was a good alternative..
 
#9 ·
after you drain it the first time grab a can of brake clean and spray around in there with the hose on, it will help. it will drain out and the rest will evaporate.
 
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