wickedstangs Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Alright, I am new to the SHELBY world.. Traded in my 04 Cobra for this Shelby which has been nothing but issues.. 1st. Got it on July 14, 2009 with 60miles on the Odometer. According to ford oasis it was delievered with 55miles to the dealership I got it from. 2nd On July 16, 2009 Got a issue with the Tranny not going into 4th gear.. Vehicle vin is not part of the TSB. But, the dealership replaced the entire tranny. 3rd Got it back on July 18, 2009 and a real bad vibration in the rear.. Took it to the dealer and found Driveshaft was bad. Replaced the entire Driveshaft. 4th Got the car back on Aug 5, 2009 got to drive it for about 4 days and today, I decided to get under the car just to look at the suspension and get familiar with the car. Then I noticed all this. SHOULD I TAKE IT BACK? Just getting used to the car:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastPhil Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Alright, I am new to the SHELBY world.. Traded in my 04 Cobra for this Shelby which has been nothing but issues.. 1st. Got it on July 14, 2009 with 60miles on the Odometer. According to ford oasis it was delievered with 55miles to the dealership I got it from. 2nd On July 16, 2009 Got a issue with the Tranny not going into 4th gear.. Vehicle vin is not part of the TSB. But, the dealership replaced the entire tranny. 3rd Got it back on July 18, 2009 and a real bad vibration in the rear.. Took it to the dealer and found Driveshaft was bad. Replaced the entire Driveshaft. 4th Got the car back on Aug 5, 2009 got to drive it for about 4 days and today, I decided to get under the car just to look at the suspension and get familiar with the car. Then I noticed all this.SHOULD I TAKE IT BACK? Just getting used to the car:) My experience is that this is just a slight overfill at the factory and it is leaking from the vent tube which should be right up on the top of the wet spot, not harm no foul, will let others chime in, but you should be fine, mine did the same and not issues in two years and 6 k miles, good luck with the car, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I don't get why it's wet on TOP of the axle tubes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Did you buy it used or new? Mine had 4 miles on it when i bought it. The dealer didn't let anyone test drive the gt500's. But that was in 2007... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Did you buy it used or new? Mine had 4 miles on it when i bought it. The dealer didn't let anyone test drive the gt500's. But that was in 2007... Bought it NEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My experience is that this is just a slight overfill at the factory and it is leaking from the vent tube which should be right up on the top of the wet spot, not harm no foul, will let others chime in, but you should be fine, mine did the same and not issues in two years and 6 k miles, good luck with the car, Phil I can see everything near the vent tube but, what about under the pumpkin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Must be Fords new rust inhibitor. :bag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Must be Fords new rust inhibitor. :bag: LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imatk Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Since it's new, if it were me, I'd probably take it back. Just to be on the safe side... have them look at it, and make sure nothing is wrong. Document that they looked at it just in case they say it's fine and then it later craps out on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Must be Fords new rust inhibitor. :bag: From the looks of that rear end........................it ain't working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Since it's new, if it were me, I'd probably take it back. Just to be on the safe side... have them look at it, and make sure nothing is wrong. Document that they looked at it just in case they say it's fine and then it later craps out on you. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 +1 Find the SVT Tech and talk with him Make friends with him. If the dealer doesn't have on your more than welcome to find a dealership with one. An SVT tech as a friend is the best way. I am still lookin for the tech at my dealer they always have him working his ass of on company trucks etc... so they say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Take it in for service. I have 26,000 miles on my 500 and have never seen any kind of "sweating" on the banjo housing. Even if the PDI technician overfilled the housing, the dealer should have steamed or pressure washed the differential housing as a courtesy as well as to insure that there are no leaks. What really suprises me is that the dealer just replaced your driveshaft; they HAD to have seen the residue on the housing, but did nothing about it. Don't let TS member "Grabber" see this forum. He is one fastidious dude, and if he sees this, he'll fly into your hometown to prep and paint your differential housing fo you! All joking aside, I recommend that you take your car back into service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Take it in for service. I have 26,000 miles on my 500 and have never seen any kind of "sweating" on the banjo housing. Even if the PDI technician overfilled the housing, the dealer should have steamed or pressure washed the differential housing as a courtesy as well as to insure that there are no leaks. What really suprises me is that the dealer just replaced your driveshaft; they HAD to have seen the residue on the housing, but did nothing about it. Don't let TS member "Grabber" see this forum. He is one fastidious dude, and if he sees this, he'll fly into your hometown to prep and paint your differential housing fo you! All joking aside, I recommend that you take your car back into service. Thanks for the input, I am waiting to get off work to take it in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 +1 on taking it back in. Mine has "vented" diff fluid while on track many times. When that happens, it forms a fine mist over "EVERYTHING" from the axle back to the rear fascia; but only on the passenger side. I never saw anything on the tube or the bottom of the pumkin. Best guess is that the vibration in the shaft might have broken the seal on the diff cover............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Got off work late and thanks for everyone's input.. Going to take it in in the morning... Hope its nothing bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 From the pictures it looks like there are two leaks, one from the axle vent and another around the cover, left side and bottom 180 degrees, where all the oil resides. The factory gasket is an RTV type form-a-gasket; probably wasn't applied very well. Fluid should not leak from the vent tube unless the differential was overfilled or from spirited driving sloshing the fluid to that side. I used a Lube Locker gasket P/N LLR-F880 when I installed the Ford Racing Axle Girdle - works great and never leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR40Freak Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 We recommend that if you are using a T/A cover or our Watts link that you do NOT use the gasket. We just use RTV, and have had no leaks after hundreds of installs. Also its normal to see oil on the top of the passenger side as that is the vent for the axle. There should be a little plastic cylinder sticking up there, although we have come across cars that were missing them. Sustained high speeds or open tracking the car will usually make that area wet, even with the vent in place. We make a small overflow container to keep things clean down there. Colin Sebern Griggs Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrathergolf Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 We recommend that if you are using a T/A cover or our Watts link that you do NOT use the gasket. We just use RTV, and have had no leaks after hundreds of installs. Also its normal to see oil on the top of the passenger side as that is the vent for the axle. There should be a little plastic cylinder sticking up there, although we have come across cars that were missing them. Sustained high speeds or open tracking the car will usually make that area wet, even with the vent in place. We make a small overflow container to keep things clean down there. Colin Sebern Griggs Racing Colin is correct as I had the same issue. I didn't like gear oil bleeding out through the valve on top of the axle casing. There is nothing wrong with your car regarding the oil on the axle; the oil coming out of the pumpkin is a different story. Griggs makes a small recovery canister that bolts on to the rear differential that takes care of the problem. I had John Griggs install it on my car when I put in the Griggs suspension. The canister works great; no more oily mess. I'll try and get my IPhone out to take a picture of it. For the oil leak from the pumpkin, I recommend not using a gasket as Colin has suggested. Griggs didn't install one on my TA cover and I don't have any issue. Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 SEPT 13, 2009 - Car has less than 1800 miles on the odometer and I take the car to my Military Auto Hobby Shop to take more pictures.. And this is what I find REAR END STILL LEAKING AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP FOUND MORE LEAKS FROM DIFFERENT LOCATION MORE PICTURES HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 What did the shop do? Do you see that it is still leaking? I am sure the dealer would not take the time to clean up the axle after performing any repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have leakage on my brand new rusty rear end too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedstangs Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 What did the shop do? Do you see that it is still leaking? I am sure the dealer would not take the time to clean up the axle after performing any repairs. They told me it was full and they took some out and made it leveled I have leakage on my brand new rusty rear end too!! Red X's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 They told me it was full and they took some out and made it leveledRed X's Might just be residual then from before. Still, it should not leak from around the cover - could be poorly sealed. I suggest wiping up the mess and check for leaks again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Red X's Server prob... My host site must be down for a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Turns out mine is out of the vent, diff seal is good... The motor had a leak from a loose oil gallery plug on the head... Whatever that is... Fixed now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXMustang Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 SEPT 13, 2009 - Car has less than 1800 miles on the odometer and I take the car to my Military Auto Hobby Shop to take more pictures.. And this is what I find REAR END STILL LEAKING AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP FOUND MORE LEAKS FROM DIFFERENT LOCATION MORE PICTURES HERE Happy to tell you that this is normal operation. Mine did the same thing with 300 miles on the odo. Yours and mine and many others were over filled at the factory and the extra lube just leaked out the vent on the top of the axle. Thats what its there for, so the fluid has somewhere to go and not leak out of the pumpkin. The fluid you are seeing on the bottom of the pumpkin is runoff from the top of the axle. I did the same as you and freaked out, but my local dealer called the factory and showed them pics. The factory said that very few don't do this. They over fill them for breakin and the extra stuff just leaks out. Some more excessive than others. Mine did all its leakin in the first 1500 miles and has tapered off. They told me that if I ever hear any noise from the rear to bring it back in, but so far at 4000 miles mine is fine. The dealer and Ford claim its fine and yours must have been way over filled. BUT, it is normal unless you have rearend noise. Worry not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubstang Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I just discovered leakage from my pumpkin as well, but I have a Saleen Watts Link. Thing is, I hadn't driven the car in over a month and just discovered it. I have no idea why it started leaking, but I must assume the seal is bad. Does anyone have any suggestions? Remove the gasket, etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Lil Cobra Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks for the input, I am waiting to get off work to take it in... I have a similar situation with mine, albeit not as drastic. My leak is also on the right side of the car, like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 All, you can always go to the Shelby Store and buy the cool KR fluid tank and prevent this from ever happining again. link Chris edit: added link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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