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Originally Posted by Power Surge
The rear needs to come out of the car, and be set up. The pinion nut sets your lash and preload, and that's done with the rear cover off, checking the gears with dial indicator, and you need to check the nut torque, gear lash, and the drag torque. It's not just a nut that holds the flange on.
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I agree with Sal. One step further., where did those "shavings" come from? If everything was as it should be, I wouldn't expect to see ANY shavings after only one hour. Something is missing some metal somewhere. Bearings? Gears? Either way, not real good after only one hour, John. I'd take it out and either exchange it for a new one or overhaul it. If for no other reason it would always be on my mind, every time I took a long drive, every time I heard a noise.....
Your car is too great a car to have to live with those things in the back of your mind. What happened isn't right - I would want to make it right, and right now. It's nobody's fault, the best of talent and intentions make mistakes sometimes. Just fix it correctly and spend the next few years enjoying that great car with a clear head and peace of mind.
