Xowner
03-10-2012, 05:49 PM
85 250es Rearend. 1st off i knew I was in trouble when I pulled the drain bolt and nothing came out.... I mean not a single drop at all........
Pinion bearings
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTAtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNy5qcGc.jpg
Where the pinion decided it didnt want to live no more
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNDktMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNi5qcGc.jpg
More parts of the pinion bearing area
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTMtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxOC5qcGc.jpg
Ring gear damage
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTEtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNy5qcGc.jpg
I have a strong feeling this was caused by no lube, Or just the bearing wore out and no one cared to check into what was making the noise. Just use this as a reminder to check fluid and bearings on the diffs guys !
Pinion bearings
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTAtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNy5qcGc.jpg
Where the pinion decided it didnt want to live no more
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNDktMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNi5qcGc.jpg
More parts of the pinion bearing area
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTMtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxOC5qcGc.jpg
Ring gear damage
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BSU1HMDEwNTEtMjAxMjAzMTAtMTYxNy5qcGc.jpg
I have a strong feeling this was caused by no lube, Or just the bearing wore out and no one cared to check into what was making the noise. Just use this as a reminder to check fluid and bearings on the diffs guys !