Broken 4.44R pinion?

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Dec 8, 2008 | 09:15 AM

chrisr111

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Broken 4.44R pinion?

I bought a 'new' MotorKlasse 4.44R final drive the other day from a fellow board member; when it arrived the the pinion gear had a chip from one of the teeth. See the photo below:

Can anyone please tell me if this will be ok to use or should I get my money back?

Chris.

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:19 AM

Slows2k

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From: Mother F'in TN

Not OK. Don't run that gear.

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:25 AM

chrisr111

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Thanks for the quick response. I will try and get my money back.

Chris.

Dec 8, 2008 | 11:54 PM

jonner

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Money back id say is the better option there...

Dec 9, 2008 | 07:38 AM

Sideways

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It will probably make a terrible noise if you install it.

Dec 9, 2008 | 09:38 AM

SpitfireS

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From: 17 ft below sea level.

First: the part was sold as new and is isn't, if you paid "new" money you should get your money back.
Second: the part was sold as new and is isn't, if you paid "new" money you should get your money back.
No doubt.

FYI

In the pic is my old 4.10 pinion, factory installed.
It didn't even wear at the point where the damage is on your 4.44 pinion.
Does this mean I would install that 4.44 pinion in my diff?
Hmm.. maybe. How does the ring gear look?
First thing I would try is get my money back though.
And complain about handeling & packaging!