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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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I have a 2000 auto and the rearend is making noise and I was wandering hot hard it is to change, or should I take it to the Dealer. Thanks, Derald
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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The level of difficulty, depends upon the person performing it. Not to mention if the person has the proper equipment, tools, & work area to do the job, properly & safely.
These are the istructions, that I used when I changed mine out. Hope this helps. Good luck.

http://www.cajundude.com/differential.htm

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Patches did an excellent write-up with lots of pictures on this subject.
This will help show you what's involved.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...mega-pics.html
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Depends! Are you LOADED with CASH or would like to save the LABOR COST and parts gouging cost?

I do ALL my own work. Hate the STEALERSHIPS and Cant stand to give away CASH!!

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I do ALL my own work. Hate the STEALERSHIPS and Cant stand to give away CASH!!

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AMEN...

NO ONE touches my cars after the warranty expires except for ME.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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Hey thanks alot guys, I got a unit on ebay out of a 2002 with 4000 miles for $400.00 so I think I saved a few bucks there. I plan on getting it in next week at my mechanics shop. I usually do most of the work and than give him maybe about $300.00 to keep him happy, Thanks again, Derald
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It really is quite an easy job. I did my converter and rearend in my garage without any help. It was far more difficult to do my head/cam/exhaust/intake swap.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Derald
Hey thanks alot guys, I got a unit on ebay out of a 2002 with 4000 miles for $400.00 so I think I saved a few bucks there. I plan on getting it in next week at my mechanics shop. I usually do most of the work and than give him maybe about $300.00 to keep him happy, Thanks again, Derald
If you have access to a lift, the swap will be a piece of cake. I did mine on the garage floor on jack stands.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bumble-z
The level of difficulty, depends upon the person performing it. Not to mention if the person has the proper equipment, tools, & work area to do the job, properly & safely.
These are the istructions, that I used when I changed mine out. Hope this helps. Good luck.

http://www.cajundude.com/differential.htm
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