Differential Cover with Drain plug?
#2
10-30-2003, 01:15 AM
Here is one option.
I have one of the trans pans, and it is built nice.
Just an option, sure you will get more.
http://www.yourcovers.com/newdifferential.htm
Good luck
I have one of the trans pans, and it is built nice.
Just an option, sure you will get more.
http://www.yourcovers.com/newdifferential.htm
Good luck
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10-30-2003, 06:51 PM
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You just want a diff cover with a drain plug so you can change your fluid without pulling the cover? I wouldn't reccommend that. Its best to just pull the cover off when you change your fluid so that way you can inspect the gears and bearings for wear. This saved me grenading my 7.5" axle in my Ranger. Had I not pulled the diff I never woulda found out that my cross pin had worn 70% through. If you really want a cover with a drain most of the ones I've seen are cast aluminum and will run $100-200.
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11-01-2003, 11:15 PM
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It is true that any time you change the rear-end oil it is recommended to take the cover completely off and get all the fluid out of there and check the gears. Without taking the cover off there is a little valley that holds a few ounces of fluid.
However, having a drain plug would sure make it a lot cleaner then loosening the bolts and making a possible mess unless your real careful…
However, having a drain plug would sure make it a lot cleaner then loosening the bolts and making a possible mess unless your real careful…