Pinion Gear Oil seal leaks

[Chris and Jodi Barnhart <barnhart@geneseo.net>]

Hi all,

Well, I got a weeks cruising in before the pinion gear oil seal began
slinging oil around the back end.  The seal looked pretty good but the
universal joint flange has a lot of wear where the seal seats. Anyone
have a good flange for a tube style differential laying about? 
Apparently the parts houses don't stock these.  

Also decided to replace the thrust washers while I am tearing into the
rear end.  Got everything apart today - not too bad a job, really.

Chris