Large puddle of oil underneath the rear diff, so I wiped it off and was able to observe oil coming from around one of the lower bolts.
Pulled off the cover.
Diff cover on the bottom was a bit mashed, edges seem a bit sharp...
Also found a bit of spongy rubberish debris.
Questions:
What is the debris likely to be?
Should I replace diff cover (I have a cover from boneyard axle) or try to refurbish it by smoothing/grinding rough edges?
For the surface of the diff, what is the best preparation--ex. I have 1200 grit dremel polishing bit I could use?
For gasket, I'm thinking OEM (which I already have) plus some Permatex RTV?
Any advice appreciated, thanks.
Pulled off the cover.
Diff cover on the bottom was a bit mashed, edges seem a bit sharp...
Also found a bit of spongy rubberish debris.
Questions:
What is the debris likely to be?
Should I replace diff cover (I have a cover from boneyard axle) or try to refurbish it by smoothing/grinding rough edges?
For the surface of the diff, what is the best preparation--ex. I have 1200 grit dremel polishing bit I could use?
For gasket, I'm thinking OEM (which I already have) plus some Permatex RTV?
Any advice appreciated, thanks.