Mazda Tribute SUV (2001 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Suspected leak on back axle

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Tue 26 Aug 2008 16:22
03 2.0 Suspected leak on back axle - catalyst2
There seems to be a tiny leak right in the middle of the back axle of our family car, a Mazda Tribute 2003, 40,000 mls (is this part called the diff? -not sure of the precise terms), only 2 or 3 drops (in fact bucket only collected one drop in about 5 hours( but small patch on drive (caused by probably no more than 5 drops), my questions are:

1) Is it likely to be serious? (does it need urgent attention?)

2) How much would that sort of thing cost to repair? (if there is a leak no matter how big)

Any help or suggestions much appreciated.
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Thu 28 Aug 2008 17:56
03 2.0 Suspected leak on back axle - catalyst2
Has anyone got an idea? It seems to be only leaking when the car is being used, but very little.
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Thu 28 Aug 2008 18:01
03 2.0 Suspected leak on back axle - Peter D
You need to get it checked out as it may be the last few drops of oil that are in the diff. The may be just an oil seal on one of the shafts this is weeping and easily fixed. Regards Peter
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Thu 28 Aug 2008 18:33
03 2.0 Suspected leak on back axle - catalyst2
Thanks. Glad to hear it may not be that expensive after all, will get it checked next week, can it wait another 10 days? (I only do 60 mls a week at the minute).

What else could it be?
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