So, the good news first: the only things left to do on the transmission end are the shifter linkage hook-up, driveshaft center nut tightening, and ground cable install! I got the flex disc/driveshaft thing bolted up today, the TC & FW bolted up, the dipstick installed, and a bunch of other misc. done. I'm very excited.
Bad news is this:
That's the passenger's-side rear outer. Thankfully I caught this before I drove on it. Here are the other three, going from passenger's-inner to driver's-outer:
I'm thinking of popping an Astoria on the busted one and waiting to do the others until Christmas break. Does that sound like a good plan? I'm thinking of going this way because I'm hoping I could replace the outer boot without removing the axle from the diff. Is this correct?
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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
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David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."