Update on Killer Queen

"NKato" (NKato) 06/02/2018 at 12:22 • Filed to: None

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Mechanic came back to me with a general diagnosis. Axle bearing is shot, shaft seal is shot, right rear axle is likely shot, and I’m hoping the 1 inch of play didn’t fuck up the differential gears when I was driving yesterday.

So we’re looking at a possible axle rebuild. I’ve authorized the mechanic to do a full teardown on the Ford 8.8 axle. I would do this myself, but I don’t want to drive to Stew’s on a bum axle. The sooner I have my own garage, the better...

This is not going to be a cheap fix, since labor is expensive.

Spanfeller is a twat > NKato 06/02/2018 at 12:51

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Ouchie.... how did an 8.8 break?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > NKato 06/02/2018 at 12:55

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I’d go to a gear shop that does nothing but this sort of work.

vondon302 > NKato 06/02/2018 at 12:56

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Junkyard axle might be cheaper. P71 parts are usually plentiful, but time and or logistics of that route might not work for you

NKato > Spanfeller is a twat 06/02/2018 at 13:37

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Police Car. I’ve also hit curbs and went off road once thanks to Google Maps.

NKato > vondon302 06/02/2018 at 13:38

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A 2010 is a bit more bespoke than the average P71.

NKato > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 06/02/2018 at 13:39

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On a blown axle that’s mashing fluids and metal shavings? No.

Frenchlicker > NKato 06/02/2018 at 14:15

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I just checked 26 used 8.8 Hersey’s this morning to see if they are usable. That’s enoug 8.i for me until Monday morning rolls around. Some of my coworkers and I looked around the internet and discovered something. Outside of OE manufactures we probably put together the most GM and ford differential in the country.

vondon302 > NKato 06/02/2018 at 14:36

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You are correct sir.

Did not know that and I own one. Lol

NKato > vondon302 06/02/2018 at 14:43

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Indeed. Especially as mine has a limited-slip differential, which does complicate parts-compatibility checking by a little bit.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > NKato 06/02/2018 at 19:03

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I didn’t say drive it there...