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Old 11-28-2009, 08:45 PM
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Re: Leaking Transmission, Replacement?

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Originally Posted by ScottyB View Post
Well I did replace the open diff with the LSD when I did the swap this summer. I just remember there was a part in OT's write-up when he said you could 'pattern the gears' or 'just put the diff back in'... I just put the diff back in. I guess I wanted a little clarification of what it means to 'pattern the gears' and if it was necessary because I want to make this new tranny last as long as I possibly can
Plenty of sources out on the web .... http://www.thedirtforum.com/differential.htm

you're looking for make sure the ring and pinion make correct contact (face-to-face) . If your differential hasn't been making any noises (howling, etc.), then you can use it as an example of a correctly set up ring and pinion.

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