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Old 29-09-2012, 04:00 PM
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Hi lads, wanted to get my diff painted so its ready for when I put the rear end back together but I'm unsure which to use...

The one that was in the car when I stripped it down, or a good used one I recently brought /

Worried the one in it had a bit of swarf on the plug when I changed the oil but worked fine, or the stick the 'new' one in which I have no idea about....

Is there any checks I can do while they're both out on the floor?

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Old 29-09-2012, 04:05 PM
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are they 2wd diffs
Old 29-09-2012, 04:09 PM
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Yeah sorry, 7.5in
Old 29-09-2012, 04:19 PM
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pm'd ya dude
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Anybody help with checking um?
Old 30-09-2012, 12:03 PM
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Take the back cover plate off and inspect the teeth on the crown wheel and pinion and also the 4 side gears that's about all you can do really with out taking it apart to have a good look at the bearings! If you had a dti you could check the back lass if you was keen!
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Ok, do I need a new gasket though?
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No silicone will be fine
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Does'nt matter much it's not a hard job to drop a diff? 20 minutes and it'll be on the floor

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