Thanks for the information guys. I appreciate you relating the possible symptoms and I'm glad I don't have any of them. Martin, I only say that mileage is my indicator because I was under the impression that they typically last 80,000 miles. I'm approaching 60k. I drive the car pretty gently, so hopefull you are right and I'll get many more miles out of it. I also have the rare 10 spline input shaft. Fortunately, DMCH still has these 10 spline discs. Rich A. #5335 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/