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    Thanks to @cybersombosis and his help I was able to test the VSS sensor using a magnet to tap the tip, which I clearly wasn’t sure of where exactly that was , with a magnet and record my speedometer with my phone. I got movement. So, it’s confirmed the tone ring is gone. I ordered 2 off eBay, because I have a problem, two gaskets for the case cover and five axle seals.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/bpEzY1Jn_...OTdH6WWEPuURhx


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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelbyM3 View Post
    because I have a problem
    That's called "insurance"

    Happy you could confirm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audibot View Post
    That's called "insurance"

    Happy you could confirm.
    Anymore, it’s going to just be my policy. With 3 and looking into a 4th, I’ll need a hoard.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelbyM3 View Post
    I’ll need a hoard.
    You sure your name is Shelby and not Smaug?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audibot View Post
    You sure your name is Shelby and not Smaug?
    I don’t get the reference, but Google says it’s a dragon from The Hobbit. I can be a dragon!


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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelbyM3 View Post
    I don’t get the reference, but Google says it’s a dragon from The Hobbit. I can be a dragon!
    He's a dragon who hordes treasure, as dragons are legendary for. Voiced by Benadryl Cucumberpatch.
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    Headlight clear the intercoolers by about an inch or so. Phew. Now my neighbors won’t flash me when I’m testing my VSS




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    Bumper fits It’s a little snug on the passenger’s side because of the A/C condenser line, but it’s on. It’s a car again! I just tossed the two crash bar bolts in for now.





    Driver’s side intercooler



    Passenger’s side intercooler



    I get to hurry up and wait now, on shipping from Latvia. Story of my life, hahaha.


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    Hard to tell if your cut core support is touching your pass side intercooler hose by the belly pan screw thing. If it is, consider protecting it in case it does rub.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audibot View Post
    Hard to tell if your cut core support is touching your pass side intercooler hose by the belly pan screw thing. If it is, consider protecting it in case it does rub.
    Good eye and thank you for the recommendation.

    It is but it isn’t. It’s actually touching the metal support beam in the lock carrier and not the plastic with the belly pan clip, so much. I had a big worm clamp there for a few weeks to protect the silicone from the clip, but I just couldn’t leave it so I removed it. It felt sloppy. I also thought about trimming the plastic back. I probably will end up doing something. I really wish this whole corner had an inch more clearance all the way around.


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    I gotcha. You'll figure something out. Outstanding work!
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    Ugh that sucks!
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    My first AR

    Thanks Guys. It took the wind out of my sails. I don’t want to rebuild a CV right now. Ugh!

    I initially thought it could be gear oil, this is the passenger’s rear axle, but the more I thought about it the more I’m convinced it’s just liquified grease. The rear diff has an axle cup like the transmission so if it were gear oil it could not make its way into the boot. There’s also no signs of leaking up inside the axle shield closer to the differential, it’s all on the outside of the shield and down the axle shaft.

    My friend Rog suggested that because of the air suspension and me putting her on the ground recently, which was almost literally on the ground because it’s been 4.5 years, that maybe the boot traveled farther than it should which allowed the old grease a pathway out. There’s no clamp on the small end of the inner boot, and the large end has a flange that bolts to the CV and axle cup.

    Regardless, I’ve got a couple inner boots coming and a whole bunch of axle bolts. Time to learn a new skill.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelbyM3 View Post
    Thanks Guys. It took the wind out of my sails. I don’t want to rebuild a CV right now. Ugh!

    I initially thought it could be gear oil, this is the passenger’s rear axle, but the more I thought about it the more I’m convinced it’s just liquified grease. The rear diff has an axle cup like the transmission so if it were gear oil it could not make its way into the boot. There’s also no signs of leaking up inside the axle shield closer to the differential, it’s all on the outside of the shield and down the axle shaft.

    My friend Rog suggested that because of the air suspension and me putting her on the ground recently, which was almost literally on the ground because it’s been 4.5 years, that maybe the boot traveled farther than it should which allowed the old grease a pathway out. There’s no clamp on the small end of the inner boot, and the large end has a flange that bolts to the CV and axle cup.

    Regardless, I’ve got a couple inner boots coming and a whole bunch of axle bolts. Time to learn a new skill.


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    Its not too bad, it just gets really messy, I've rebuilt the fronts too many times, wish I had more info for you on the rear, haven't had to touch them in a while!
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    I found this YouTube video and it’s the exact job I need to do. Sweet!

    https://youtu.be/YWq6XAPJczw?si=IUoViOtIQ0ncPxJC


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