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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Willcox Corvette
Why pull it? You can remove the flange and pinion seal with the rear end in the car... It's tight on the 1980-1982 cars but very do-able. We never pull the entire rear to do this job but then again we have lifts, it would be harder laying on your back but it's still something you can do without removing the rear.

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My concern is that the diff has been into twice. There is no telling what the pinion preload is now. If the diff was untouched and had no bearing noise then yes, changing just the seal is entirely feasible.
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 07:56 AM
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So I'd venture to think I'm not looking at a "must repair ASAP" situation and am OK continuing to drive the car a couple hundred miles a month?
I would think it would be OK as long as the drip doesn't get worse. If the car is new to you though I would check the differential fluid level to make sure it is up. No telling how long it has been the way it is.
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Willcox Corvette
Why pull it? You can remove the flange and pinion seal with the rear end in the car... It's tight on the 1980-1982 cars but very do-able. We never pull the entire rear to do this job but then again we have lifts, it would be harder laying on your back but it's still something you can do without removing the rear.

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I just went through a pinion seal replacement on my 1980 this past spring. Without a lift, getting up to the front seal laying on your back is something I might have attempted as a 20 year old. This is a task that needs to be done correctly. I actually made my own driver to make sure the new seal went in straight. Yes, sealant on the splines is a must. Either do it on a lift or pull the diff.
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