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01-21-2010, 03:02 PM
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Near disaster
So a few months ago I decided to install a nice shiny chrome differential cover on my truck.The install went perfect, I resealed it with permatex and filled it back up with gear lube.When I drove it for the first time I put it in gear and it didnt move, then when I hit the gas more it finally moved,which I thought was peculiar.Lately Ive been noticing oil splashed on my rear bumper.I check all the bolts and they are tight and the seal is still intact with no oil around the edges.I then noticed what looked like a seam running down the center of the cover which wasnt there when I installed it.I guess this aftermarket cover was for a Ranger with a smaller gear than my factory 4.10 gears.The ring has eaten almost clear through the cover, which made my truck give off an "oil screen" .as I drove.I was probably spraying cars with oil for weeks .I reinstalled the factory cover and now its fine.Of course I trashed my stock one and had to buy a new one from Ford which was only 2 bucks more than Autozone.Im glad I crawled under there to investigate
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01-21-2010, 11:59 PM
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pics?
and you didn't notice it being a little tight when you put it on?
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1996 XLT 2.3T "White Lightning" 5/7 dropped, Turbo street toy  2006 FX4 Off Road, DD, work in progress 1985 XLT 2.8L 4x4 "The Black Pearl" (retired but still around)  1987 XL 2.3L 2wd R.I.P.  Quote:
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01-25-2010, 08:53 AM
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Its seemed to fit just fine and the bolts went it flush.Oh well , live and learn
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01-28-2010, 06:53 PM
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Something to laugh about now, but dern that thing woulda looked nice, huh?
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1996 2.3 5-speed. Nothing special, just a daily driver, but I'm looking to make some improvements on driveability. Oh, and it's a Mazda. Hope that doesn't hurt any feelings!
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