hey im just a little paranoid here, but my garage floor was dirty. while changing the diff fluid, the filler cap fell over on the floor. i had one hand on the diff while fluid was coming out and trying reach for bolt with the other. the bolt fell over and i tried to wipe it clean on my shirt and then i screwed it in. now, im thinking what if i didnt wipe it clean and there is still bits on rough sand on it.

i guess my question would be, what can 5-6 grains of rough sand do to a diff?

 

Went to two Honda dealerships near me and nither carried the washers in stock. Not sure about your local dealers but, just giving a heads before you decide to just go out and change your diff fluid without having the proper parts yet.

 

got mine from hardtopguy and came in 2 days

 

Just changed mine, its been over 20k since and the fluid wasnt dirty at all, oh well at least i know how to do it now.

Also my bolts were switched too! WTH

 

^ same, my bolts were switched too. but my fluid was dirty as crap!!!! and sluggy!

 

^ same, my bolts were switched too. but my fluid was dirty as crap!!!! and sluggy!

 

how many miles on the fluid?

 

not sure, too many miles maybe 30K. i've been in school too busy.

 

not sure, too many miles maybe 30K. i've been in school too busy.

 

I torqued down all the blots but I am getting a small leak. Should a put more torque on them?