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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I know this is a paranoid question. Since I have no
idea if the diff pinion seal was ever changed in my 73 T-3 SB . I see no lost of
trans fluid and for all I know it could have been done since the 73 engine case
does not have the sealing type case nuts and I saw other evidence that the
engine and trans have been out when I got the car. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The ground strap was just hanging and the two
nuts that secure the auto trans to the mount were not there , this tells me the
entire drive train has been out for some reason . </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I doubt I have put 60,000 miles since i owned
this car yet it's well past the 7 year time frame. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> My question is I know I should change the
diff oil yet by doing so could new oil affect this pinion seal ? I realize it's
the trans fluid getting into the diff that causes the problems . I'm not sure
which fluid gets the seal or is it just age and wear.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The thing that really bugs me is when I had
the trans out in 2002 I had no idea this seal was a concern or I would have
replaced it then. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>William</FONT></DIV>
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