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Old 06-07-2013, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BruteFord
Cool good to know, so any 8.8 without the o-ring has lost it at some point? Maybe 10% of them that I've had apart had an o-ring in there when I did
If a dealer or shop replaced the axle bearing and seal, would most likely replace the o-ring.

But, what would 'shade tree' Elmer do? He'd whiz down to Ben Dover's auto parts store, buy the seal or bearing or both. But...unless he pulled the axle beforehand, would he be aware of the o-ring?

Probably not, and if it had disintegrated, would not be aware there was one.

If present, would he whiz back down to Ben Dover and buy a new o-ring? Probably not, he'd put it together and pray.

btw: Are you aware that Horizon Ford in Tukwila is an FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept sponsor? Gives a parts discount off the actual MSRP