Differential question??
#3
+1 depends on how much metals in there, rear end is pretty basic you have a carrier, carrier bearings, pinion bearing, a pinion gear and a ring gear, little shaving is common with mileage as u have two gears constantly contacting eachother, if the metal is from a bearing well obviously that is bad.
#6
Metal shavings in your differential, no that's not a problem, "REALLY" it's just an indication something is wearing or is wore out.
Wait here's some more good advise "Drive it until it breaks then you'll know what to fix" the towing bill only add a "C" or so to the repair bill.
If it were up to me i would remove the cover, drain the gear oil, inspect the inside to see if you can see where it is coming from, you can also check backlash at that point, you also want to make sure what you are seeing is not just clutch pack material. if you don't have the experience to do this, I would suggest finding a local guy/shop not a quick change oil store.
The guys are right the rear end is more than likely not going to fallout tomorrow but there is a pending concern which i think you would be better off to start now and plan your repair rather than to take the wait and see what happens approach.
Not looking to argue, Just saying
Wait here's some more good advise "Drive it until it breaks then you'll know what to fix" the towing bill only add a "C" or so to the repair bill.
If it were up to me i would remove the cover, drain the gear oil, inspect the inside to see if you can see where it is coming from, you can also check backlash at that point, you also want to make sure what you are seeing is not just clutch pack material. if you don't have the experience to do this, I would suggest finding a local guy/shop not a quick change oil store.
The guys are right the rear end is more than likely not going to fallout tomorrow but there is a pending concern which i think you would be better off to start now and plan your repair rather than to take the wait and see what happens approach.
Not looking to argue, Just saying