Mike,
Proper break-in of a diff after rebuild should include a short first drive
followed by a LONG cool down period. The new parts need to bed together, and
this creates a lot of heat initially. Since the diff and case are made of
heavy steel, they can absorb a lot of heat, but need time to get rid of it.
Chances are the next time you take it for a spin it won't get as hot or be
noisy (if it was set up properly to begin with)
Good luck!
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Corbitt" <Michael_Corbitt@ous.edu>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 4:24 PM
Subject: Hot Differential
> I just took the TR6 for two 10 minute test drives following my second
rebuild of the differential (I remembered to fill it with lubricant this
time). After the first run I brought the car back in the garage and did a
visual inspection underneath. Everything seemed okay. The differential
felt warm to the touch.
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