When you take the diff cover off, and the differential falls apart all over the ground is that bad?
Seriously though. We had a stock trans with a CYA Racing limited slip had 350k on it. It finally was having solenoid problems when it was removed. (STILL DROVE AND EVERYTHING). I wanted to inspect the diff for wear. I removed the cover and all the parts fell out on the ground. None broken but nothing was holding it. It was quite funny!