Gearing

[PK]

Jack, sorry mate, but that silver unicorn blood is not good news.

Pass a good magnet through the fluid, and I bet a lot of metal will stick to the magnet.

Something in there is foobarred.

I would be getting back in touch with that shop real quick.
At least they did follow up and advise you, so they might have some integrity and pay up to put it right.

As far as checking your ratio goes, your dad's suggestion is the easiest way.
Accurately mark a reference point on the tailshaft and the diff housing.
Also one on the wheel and guard.
Turn the wheel exactly 1 turn, count the number of turns the tailshaft makes, and the incomplete turn is the .88 (hopefully) you are looking for.

Hope you get out of this OK.

PK

[pbkid]

ok, here's an update, for those who care lol.

called the shop who installed the gears in july. They said that the 'bad fluid' they received was, in fact, just contaminated oil, but it was the correct weight, and it was definately gear fluid. i asked him why it would be 'unicorn blood' colored and he said that it was probably just some leftover flaking that had settled since my car sat for months over the summer. he said normally you wouldnt notice it, but because it had time to settle and i didnt drive it before i changed the fluid, thats why it looked so bad. Furthermore, he said that since i havent noticed any kind of bearing whine or any odd noises for that matter, its fine.

ill call a local shop here in colorado (that doesnt have any reason to make me believe its fine) next week to verify this stuff, but it was definately relieving.

[Triathlete]

[Ascinder]

Any time parts make metal, it's a bad thing. I'd ask them what they plan to do if your diff ever grenades. And get it in writing.