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Old 04-10-06, 03:46
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Post Could be a GM thing...

Maybe the axles in the Chevs don't come out of the centre if the diff housing.
Before you laugh it off and dismiss, consider this.
Holden (GM) Commodore V6 has had an ongoing problem with leaking rear main oil seals. The fault? The crank isn't always centred. The countermeasure? Mounting the seal on a plate with slotted mounting points. Brilliant engineering.
And this is Australia's most common motor vehicle. I worry about us...
(To be fair engine is USA design)
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