I'm going to have a mechanically new car here soon! =| The amount of things I've been replacing...

I changed my diff oil and it would be a safe bet that it had never been changed before ... with 202k+ miles on it ... metal flakes and dark oil. I started to get driveline noise, maybe a month or so after that. So, I changed it again, thinking that the level may be off ... more flakes

Pretty sure that I need it rebuilt or new? I've heard that it may just be the bearing ... not sure till it's opened up.

I called for an estimate and was told that parts alone would be from $1695 - $4500 ... and that the parts a hard to come by! AHHHHHHH!!

Is it possible to find replacement parts or new the only way to go? I realize that there is used ... but who knows how long that will last then.

Where do I find the ID tag on it so that I can let them know which ratio, etc. that I need?

Input is appreciated!

For those who have not checked your diff ... do it before it gets

Thanks,
Ken