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Just bought the truck. Flushed and filled with 80/140w; scratchy grindy bearing noise hasn't come back yet.

Is my tranny cooked? Seems to be doing as good as my other two.

I found out why it was low. Just aft of where the shifter goes in, there is a flange that surrounds where the drive shaft comes off. It's wet.

Rear tranny seal? If so, what is it's "real name", and how much $/effort might it take to fix it?

Thanx again for all your help, gang. I've only been yakking with you all a few months now, and already you've saved me HUNDREDS, if not more. Appreciate it.