I've seen two later p38's around the 2000yr mark with blown diff bearings.. I get thw impression some corners were cut later on towards the endo_O

I agree with Data: most likely VCU failed and overstressed the diffs.
 
Yep a cooked VCU will knacker the front pinion bearing.. :)

The final drive units themselves are quite strong from what I've put mine through. ;)
 
Mine was noisy and got worse and worse then BANG!!

I just pushed it too far, it has lasted 12 months being noisy and I was getting my lad to fit another the day before but things happened and it was planned to get fitted the day after as I had an urgent job I had to do but it never made it......lol

I have a diff that I am putting in but am looking for another as it's not right (well useable) but not up to my standard.
 

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