Magnets in differentials:
08-17-2003, 12:57 PM
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Magnets in differentials:
I opened up my front diff yesterday while changing the oil on my Ram. I noticed some metal (moly) on it, no shavings. Should i return to the ******* or ? ??? :
08-17-2003, 08:52 PM
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Re:Magnets in differentials:
If it is like a metalic paste, probably normal. If you can see particles of metal, I'd take it in. Of course they are going to say it's normal no matter what.
08-18-2003, 02:18 PM
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Re:Magnets in differentials:
If the magnet is fuzzy or covered with a paste it's fine. Some wear metal particles are normal from break in. Same thing with magnet oil drain plugs, although I haven't seen many here with those.
08-22-2003, 10:11 PM
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Re:Magnets in differentials:
The greyish paste that was on the tip of the diff magnets does not seem to be anything to worry about I gather.Seems that this is normal. 
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