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Hot differential??

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Subject: Hot differential??
From: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 00:05:22 -0400
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
References: <003901bfa704$c9a7fa40$1097a4d8@vafred>
Hello all,

I recently swapped the howling differential in my Spit for the one from my 
parts car - seem to have lucked out - the replacement makes no noise at 
all, and no nasty clunks. However, today I had to adjust the rear brakes, 
and noticed that after driving for 45 minutes or so, the differential was 
very warm - not quite uncomfortable to touch. Was a 60 degree day. Is this 
normal? I can't say I have ever touched a differential immediately after 
driving, but it seemed kind of warm to me. Definitely full of oil too 
(Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube) - I checked the level just to be safe.

Kevin Rhodes
Portland, Maine
Freddy the Spit


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