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>I have 80K miles on my 2000 GT 'vert.
>
> Some water got into the rear-end and the gears make a slight grinding
> noise. I asked the dealer to change the diff fluid and check the gears,
> but he refused to even look inside, telling me that he was sure I would
> need a new $1,800 rear.
>
> I really have no time to look around junkyards for a used rear and just
> need a quick solution.
>
> The car rides fine (for now). Should I just ride it out till the rear
> goes completely or does it make sense to get the new rear now? Sell the
> car as-is? (I've sort of been waiting for the GT500 to be available :-)
> ).
>
> Thanks
> Ron
>

The damage is done. At very least you should slow it down by draining,
flushing and refilling the axel housing. If you don't want to do this
rather simple procedure by yourself, I'm sure you could find a shop to do it
for you. This is a major issue that should be addressed before any more
miles are put on that car. If you sell it you really should disclose that
the rear end has water in it.