1995 kodiak 400 leaking oil

[Kodiak95]

I have a leaking rear end and when I removed the plug it was over full and running out....I had to add 1 qt to the engine over the weekend and the engine doesn't leak or burn oil....can the oil travel down the drive shaft tube from the transmission to the rear???.....if so how big of a job is that to fix?......thanx:aargh:

[Grizzlebee]

I'm no expert but that seems pretty unlikely to me, it'd have to go through the transfer case too wouldnt it?

[oxidized_black]

it cant get to the rear end as far as i know. the crankcase and transmission will contain all the motor oil, and the front and rear diffs will contain gear oil ...

[Mudflap64]

Ive never heard of that happening (engine oil getting into the diffs. ) or being possible, but..... an over filled diff. could cause gear oil to leak thru the seals. Try running it with the proper fluid levels & see if the leak goes away. The seals may not be damaged, just where over stressed from the fluid level being so high. They really arent designed to operate in a submerged environment.

Edited September 11, 2013 by Mudflap64
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[Kodiak95]

I got it jacked up where I could see today and removed the skid plate....seems both axle seals are leaking....not sure but maybe the previous owner knew it was leaking and over filled it....I have new seals and bearings coming for it....I'm not gonna be swamping this old ride....I just wanted a machine too cruise the trails with.....thanx for the replies....I'm sure I will have questions on other projects....