Diff rebuild

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Will11

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The dif on my series 2 has basically sheared off all the bolts holding the crown wheel on. I ordered some 3/8 BSF bolts from Dingocroft and the original bolts were black colour (High Tensile Steel?), the new bolts that I have look like a standard steel that is 3/8 BSF.

My question is does it really matter what type of bolts that I use inside the rear diff?

Also what torque would these bolts have to be to struggling to find it.
 
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Are the replacement bolts silver coloured? If so they are most likely zinc plated.

As far as I know, zinc plated bolts should not be used where they will be submerged in oil as this can cause the zinc to flake off.

Un-plated black bolts, known as "self coloured" should be used in these situations. For example, you should not use plated bolts inside an engine.
 
same thing happened to my s3 a few months back. I got replacement black bolts from Ashcroft transmissions.

haven't drilled out the remains of the old bolts yet though :D did get a used diff to get the truck back on the road quickly
 
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