8-3/4 with no gear oil :(

Theres also bananas. And felt packed inside housing. I have heard stories of all kinds.
Stuff people did to sell vehicles. I guess they still do it.

honestly im sorry for your oversight, but **** happens.
Get it fixed and move on. Thats what i would do. And have done.

no good the way it was, right?

just put it on the list of i wont do that again...