Sorry to hear about it. $hit happens.

Look at it this way. If it can be solved with money then it is not a problem. Have a beer, relax and enjoy. In my case, I just go to play golf.

Seriously, I have done the seals before on a diff. It should be an easy tap in, prying it out was a PITA.

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