Update on the Chevy rear diff repair........

[Dave M]

As Ross requested more effort be made to update the board when advice is provided, I'm happy to post the preliminary results of the Chevy work truck rear diff repair. I know its OT, but I learned quite bit, so there

The original thread can be found right about..............
here

If you don't care to read the original thread, the abbreviated version is:

Hole in rear diff cover, dumped all fluid, disintegrated inner pinion bearing, chewed pinion gear, slightly marred ring gear and casing.

Photo of the extent of diff casing damage



Result.

Just got finished reassembly an hour ago. Took 4 hours including cleaning of bits. Parts included ring and pinion gear and inner pinion bearing ($32 e-bay), new inner beaing cone ($12), new U-bolts ($40), pinion seal ($7), fluid ($8). Total cost ~ $100.

Its been run on the jack stands up to 80kmh (5mph) with no howling or vibration. We'll see what happens on the road.

Dave M

[Ross]

Sounds like a success! Boo to all nay sayers.