I think I have a problem. Was in the middle of a knuckle job on an HDJ-81 with 180k. When I drained the diff I discovered some odd shavings on the magnet. I'm used to seeing a few fine shavings from gear wear but this had many small shiny thin flakes, including a thin rounded bit of what looks like a delaminated bearing surface. Anyone seen this before. Pretty sure I need to pull the third member and have a look. This could explain some odd noise and vibrations I was getting at moderate highway speeds....
I should note I had recently replaced fluid with Amsoil Full Synthetice 75W-90 about 2000 kms ago. No sign of odd shavings at that time. Seals leaking at both diffs and front of transfer case since i switched to the Amsoil as well (may be separate issue)
I should note I had recently replaced fluid with Amsoil Full Synthetice 75W-90 about 2000 kms ago. No sign of odd shavings at that time. Seals leaking at both diffs and front of transfer case since i switched to the Amsoil as well (may be separate issue)
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