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We're in process of installing my new rear diff, and just ran into an issue. We removed the 3rd member and found an oops by Dodge; one of the mounting bolts from the rear cover to the chassis is longer than the depth of threads. When the bolt was removed, all the threads came with it.
Is this common, or am I the lucky one?
Rather than just replace the cover, we're going to machine the old cover and add thread inserts. Gonna give us a stronger connection anyway, and we'll be able to set the proper bolt depth for sure.
The other bit of 'good' news is that when we spin the pinion, it feels "crunchy". So we're gonna do a complete inspection and see what's up.
Never ends eh?
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08-08-2007, 01:54 PM #1
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Detailed Quaife install question...
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08-08-2007, 03:37 PM #2
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08-08-2007, 04:04 PM #3
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Running a bolt into the bottom of the threaded hole is something that, unfortunately just happens. Sometimes the drill/tap don't run down far enough, sometimes the wrong bolt is used... sometimes its just a tolerance issue...
Drill the hole a little bigger, tap it, and heli-coil it. Those are STRONGER than stock, do to the unique way they bite into the metal.
The fact that your bearings aren't smooth concerns me: I wonder if we are starting to see what wear is caused to the drivetrain from engines that make more power... I wonder what the lifespan is on those bearings with 450 rwhp
Imagine how much worse it would be with a set of gears?!?!?2006 Charger R/T w/R&T - Black | Electronics Convenience Group | Sunroof | CMR | Police Steelies
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08-08-2007, 04:10 PM #4
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When you spin the pinion, is it connected to anything? Are the planetary gears or the driveshaft in? If it's just the pinion and it feels crunchy, then you gots bearing issues I'd imagine. Bummer :-(
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08-08-2007, 04:17 PM #5
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Everything is out, sitting on a table, not connected to anything. Still investigating, but it sure seems like a bearing issue...
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08-08-2007, 04:45 PM #6
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That's no good. If you really think about it, given the way a differential works... there's not an excessive amount of load on that bearing. I mean the shaft is pretty much held center by the gears... it's not like there's a ton of force pushing in any one direction on the pinion, just a torque. So then what fries the bearing??? Could it be a heat issue? Do these cars have diff fluid temp sensors?
I DRINK ROYAL PURPLE! WHAT NOW?!
> 2006 Silver SRT-8 magnum, adopted 9/9/06 with 36 miles, groups I, II, &III.
* tinted LED Tails * Mopar Remote Start * Stainless Airhammer * Coated Kooks Longtubes * PPP Heads, Cam, and Converter * Alpine R10 Subs/AoN Enclosures * 20" Black AR 311's w/ Nitto 420's * Corsa cat-back * Front Window Tint * Ratman Hatch Button Mod * Hotchkis Sways * BT Underhood Bling * Polished Intake Manifold * Autodim Drivers Mirror *
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08-08-2007, 05:13 PM #7
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Dude you are just the lucky pioneer.
With 56k miles on my tranny and the way I have driven it, I can't help but wonder what mine looks like.
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08-08-2007, 06:44 PM #8
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Well, better to find it now, then have it barf it's guts later and take out something you just bought.
PITA, sorry it's happened to you, but happy you've found it. I'll check mine when I get there.2006 Magnum SRT8 - 11.85@117
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08-08-2007, 06:49 PM #9
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Originally Posted by MattRobertson
Bleh thanks guys, but why not me? Rather find out this way, on the rack, than... elsewhere. Hopefully we can learn something from this, and maybe someone that sees this will avoid an issue later. Clearly anyone installing a Quaife ought to take a quick peak and see since your there already... Originally Posted by jaak
Looks like we're gonna replace it. If we do, I'll get it cleaned up and see if we can see marks or scarring.
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08-08-2007, 07:02 PM #10
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Well, you have been saying alot of the "I'd rather find it now than later" things...
All I can say, is, UG.2006 Charger R/T w/R&T - Black | Electronics Convenience Group | Sunroof | CMR | Police Steelies
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08-09-2007, 02:40 AM #11
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"replace it"... what it is being replaced, and give us time and parts guesstimates? I'm thinking a lot of us Ricky Racers are in this boat whether we know it or not. Mine is getting opened up in the next month or so, so we'll have a second example to look at soon.
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08-14-2007, 08:39 PM #12
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Welp after a through cleaning and a lil love, she went back together and is movin smoother than she did the day she was born. No replacement needed. Originally Posted by CoolVanilla
Still though, if you're going to be in there anyway, take a peak.
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08-14-2007, 10:29 PM #13
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Great news!!!
I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback on it. Lately I've been turning the ESP off a lot, as it annoys me when it chokes the engine and puts on the brakes, just because the tires slip a little.2006 Magnum SRT8 - 11.85@117
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08-14-2007, 10:54 PM #14
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So what was the issue, dirty lube?
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* tinted LED Tails * Mopar Remote Start * Stainless Airhammer * Coated Kooks Longtubes * PPP Heads, Cam, and Converter * Alpine R10 Subs/AoN Enclosures * 20" Black AR 311's w/ Nitto 420's * Corsa cat-back * Front Window Tint * Ratman Hatch Button Mod * Hotchkis Sways * BT Underhood Bling * Polished Intake Manifold * Autodim Drivers Mirror *
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