Changed oil in the rear diff. While taking off the cover one of the top bolts broke off. I think it was weak before i started because it didnt take much torq before it broke. Its one of the bolts on the top side so im hoping it wont make oil leak, i put on a new gasket. Has anyone had this problem or does anyone think this will be a major problem?
Broken bolt on rear diff
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Molson02536
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If you used RTV silicone gasket maker, you should be fine since there is no internal pressure on the rear end. If you used a pre made gasket, you may have some oil seeping through. The missing bolt will may not have enough pressure in the two surface to have the gasket form a seal between the two parts. keep you fingers crossed and you may be lucky that there is no oil seeping through the gasket.
You can buy the bolt extractor from most Auto Parts store and it's simple to use. All you need is a drill, hammer and ratchet set to remove the broken bolt so you can replace it. Good luck and hope this works out for yha. http://homerepair.about.com/od/interiorhomerepair/ss/screw_extractor.htm