WHile i was having my wheels balanced i noticed this leak from the rear drivers side of the car. Looks like some kind of oil cooler maybe? Just wondering what it is and how serious this leak is likely to be (never noticed any dripping from under the car)

Looks like the diff cooler bud,would be an idea to check the diff oil level and get it fixed! ;)

cheers, how do i go about checking the oil level in the diff?

Also just done a search and it appears a few guys have disconnected the cooler completly? Any thoughts on this? Whats the best thing to use to block the outlet? Also anyone give me a clue how to check / change the oil in the diff?

just connect the two pipes together to bypass cooler,the jap ones don't have them anyway, only really needed if your going to be driving at high speed for long periods of time.

the fill plug is on the right hand side of the diff about half way up(1/2 drive)

if you get the cooler repaired or replace it you will need to prime the cooler by

pulling the right side electrical connector off and shorting it on the diff.

cheers guys, so if i open up the fill point should i see the oil level to that or what? If its loose enough i might just replace the oil in the diff anyways, something like 2.1liters that right? Royal purple or some motul stuff from oilman?

cheers guys, so if i open up the fill point should i see the oil level to that or what? If its loose enough i might just replace the oil in the diff anyways, something like 2.1liters that right? Royal purple or some motul stuff from oilman?

That's the oil level hole,so up to that level is fine.Capacity and grade is in the

online manual mate.