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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Where can I find American made rear differential
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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My rear differential seal is leaking do I just put in a new seal or is there more to do while your there
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Your original rear is American made.

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Your original rear is American made.

I know the original is American I don't want to replace with a cheap copy
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 1977L82
My rear differential seal is leaking do I just put in a new seal or is there more to do while your there
Won't know until you open it up and see the condition inside. It is an old car so it could be either of your questions.
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Originally Posted by 1977L82
I know the original is American I don't want to replace with a cheap copy
where have you ever seen a "cheap copy" of a Corvette rear end?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 1977L82
...I know the original is American I don't want to replace with a cheap copy...
Does it need to be replaced or only serviced?

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it may have cheap china bearings and gears, clutch pack, seals, and soft yokes.
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