options on backorder differential seal

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  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    ok. so i had rear seal leaking. so i went to replace it and now no one has it. not websites dealers nothing. Any idea what my plan B is here? are there places that can copy old seals?
     
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  4. 4noReason

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    not sure on model. I think it's meritor. or mercedes . I'll ask shop but they can't find seal. and now I'm worrying heavily on what plan B can be
     
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    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Have they already taken it apart?
     
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    the seal is removed yes 20250113_173759.jpg 20250113_163835.jpg
     
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    Looks like a Freightliner #. Do you have a current part #?
     
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    There are places that specialize in just seals. If you have a P/N or could provide the old seal plus measurements of the housing and shaft they could probably get one or have one on the shelf.
     
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    thx. I ordered it from one links.
     
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