Hi guys, i was in the process of removing the rear drive shaft off my 03 wrx so i could spin the hub to see if bearing was knackered!

In doing this 3 of the 5 bolts have sheared in the diff, is this common or just my luck!

Im after a diff if anyone knows of one going??

When i get the time i will helicoil my diff and resell but have not got time at mo!

 

Would the unit start leaking from this in the meantime if I continued to use it, the plate seems pretty secure with , bolts holding it?

Please can someone help on this!

Will driveshaft pull out without removing bolts??