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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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rear suspension leak

think one of the fluid filled bushings from my rear suspension popped. its around 2 inches more posterior than the axle on the driverside and about 2 inches above it. seems to be at the attachment point for the rear subframe. can someone confirm what i suspect or what else can be leaking a odorless light and colorless fluid/lube from the rear subframe area?

also is the car driveable in this condition or will it be dangerous to drive?
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Yep. Sounds like mine when it failed, except it was on the passenger side.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Ahhh Yes, the differential bushing. My passenger side went a year ago. I think they were 50 or 60 bucks from Ray. Do both!!!!! Kinda of tuff to get out without a lift but you can do it with some swearing. I think it cost 25.00 to get them pressed out and the new ones pressed in. I did have trouble finding a machine shop that would do it. they want big $$$ jobs. Eventually I found a cool dude who ran a good shop. That damn charcoal canister had me so pissed. It was always in the way. Good luck.

As far a safety goes????? I drove mine for a week or so till i got parts. The fluid is a dampner, The structural part isn't compromised though. When you fix it it may quite down some clunking if you have some noise back there.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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:tup: thanks guys
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