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Old 08-09-2010, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tc3team
Maybe you are on it already, but never overlook the diff bolt and nut.

I have blown a few rear diff's in a tc3 with a 19t motor and I think the bolt and nut was the answer.

The nyloc part of the nut can loosen up, and/or the bolt thread can go bad = slipping diff + heat build up = bang!

hth
Always had good luck using just a tiny dab of blue threadlock on the diff screw for added insurance. I can run my diffs for a very long time without fail.
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