Well, as many of you know about 2 months ago my engine blew and i had a new one put in. Ever since then on the passangers side there has been like a grease leak (many of you have been witness to it as i bitch about it quite frequently).
At first there was thought it was just excess grease from when they put everything back together. There was a discovery of some connection hanging down by my tire (Rob found that, Chris got dirty and fixed it for me ) and we thought that once that was back maybe the grease thing would go away. Alas, it hasnt
SO, wednesday i called the ford dealer where i got it fixed (NOT where i like to take my car mind you) and told them about it, asked if they could look at it. Said he thought it was probably the CV joint. OK... is it strange that it started happening right AFTER they replaced the engine? Could they have messed it up/busted it up when they dropped the engine and put in the new one? Would I have seen signs before the engine blew if the joint was going? (I do have white rims, any kinda leakage is VERY noticeable on them).
My biggest thing is i dont want to shell out any money for something that THEY would ahve messed up when my engine exploided without warning is all. I have the distinct feelin its NOT a cheap fix either... so im lookin for anything to fight with to save me the cash
any thoughts??
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the easiest way to replace an engine is to drop the entire powertrain. If they did that they would ahve to remove the half shafts. You are not supposed to let them flex any further than 18* or else you can damage the CV joint and boot. Another thing I would be concerned about is if the oil is coming from the differential oil seals. that is FAR worse than the CV boot.
TXFO wrote: the easiest way to replace an engine is to drop the entire powertrain. If they did that they would ahve to remove the half shafts. You are not supposed to let them flex any further than 18* or else you can damage the CV joint and boot. Another thing I would be concerned about is if the oil is coming from the differential oil seals. that is FAR worse than the CV boot.
OK... Ill have to quiz them on that one if they try to tell me the CV joint is gone
as for the oil seals... oh.. didnt wanna hear that
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Thats the thing... i had NO problems with it befor the engine went. Thats why i think its something they did. I cant imagin it just starting to leak immediatly after with nothing provoking it.
I have checked for recalls and TSBs and have found none.
As for the grease on the rim itself. Its rather think... and black. Looks almost like oil but its too think for that, but its definatly runny. When i 1st say it it looked like paint splatter on my tire.
Ill have to crawl under there after work and see what it up... see what i can see.
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She's got a 5 speed so checking fluid lever is kinda dificult.
And if the leaking is only on the tire side of the CV axle that TXFO is on thinking the piston seal or the CV boot(lower). If it is running down the CV axle than its the tranny seal or CV boot(top).
If you start to hear a ticking when turning its the CV axle and the boot got ripped. The CV axle is spent at that point.
Took a good look at it the weekend. At the bottom of the shock there was like a half inch of grease packed on there. Cleaned it all to try to see where it was coming from.
After about 50 miles of driving it looks like its coming from the boot on the CV joint there. Car went in today to get it looked at. Have to wait and see what they tell me. Ill bet money they dont call till late though.. bc they blow.
So... you think i have a good case if it is the boot and it wasnt leaking before the engine replacement?? I just wanna know how far i can push for this. I really dont think that i should be payin
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OK... was the seal... cracked and leaking like a bitch. For some reason that i dont understand, its actually covered under warentee. Who knew? So i only have to pay my deductable so i didnt bother fighting them. I get the car today (since they didnt have the part yesterday). Now i wait... means something else is gonna go soon
Thanks for your help everyone
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The CV joint seal... right above the shock there... guess it was cracked or something... torn.. who knows... guy who called didnt know and i didnt really wanna get into it with them
And yeah... not too positive... but hey... i drive a 2000 focus... whats you expect
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glad to hear its covered. Besides, they had to know they did it on the engine job.
BTW, 5 spd level isnt hard to check. let the trans cool off and then remove the fill plug. use your finger to verify the fluid level is right at the bottom of the hole.
) and we thought that once that was back maybe the grease thing would go away. Alas, it hasnt 
