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Re: { NASS } Differential Reconditioning

To: spitfirejoe@email.com
Subject: Re: { NASS } Differential Reconditioning
From: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:46:58 -0800
Joe,

I bought a diff gasket once, actually still have it, but never used it,
didn't take the diff apart.  The brand new gasket was about as thick as a
piece of paper,  surprised me also.

I would LOVE to have a drain hole and plug in the silly thing.  Maybe
someday!!!!!

Brad

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On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 06:12:29 +0800 "Joe Guinan" <spitfirejoe@email.com>
writes:
> Listers,
> 
> I forgot to mention that I had to take the case apart in order to 
> drill a drain hole and tap it for a plug.  The gears have not been 
> removed (I knew better than that...).  I marked the side drive 
> shafts for Right and Left so they wouldn't get switched around (per 
> instructions in my Bentley manual.
> 
> I was surprised that the diff gasket was so thin - looked like waxed 
> paper, not a gasket, and that the side seal housing plates didn't 
> have any actual gaskets, just a dark orange goo to seal them up.  
> But then, they aren't held in place by a whole lot either, four 
> allen head screws.
> 
> The pinion seal did seem a little dry and brittle, so I think it was 
> a good idea to check everything.
> 
> Again, thanks in advance for any advice.
> 
> Joe Guinan
> -- 
> 
> 
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