Re: My 4x4 problems.

From: Ted Wiegandt (twiegandt@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Jan 07 2011 - 11:09:42 EST


Since the replacement unit will be off the truck anyhow, just drain it
through the fill hole nice and easy.

On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 9:47 AM, Josh Battles <cletusjones@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Jan 7, 2011 9:41 AM, "Don" <radon220@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Leave the fluid in the old diff; it remains sealed through the removal
> > process. But with the junkyard one, you may want to change the fluid.
> It's
> > your choice, but its also a simple procedure although a little messy.
> You'll
> > need RTV to make a new gasket. Matt (on this list) can tell you which
> side
> > of the bolts the RTV bead should go (hint: inside the bolt circle) :)
> >
> > Don in CT
>
> Also, with RTV less is more. If you goop it on it's much more likely to
> leak
> than if you apply only what you need to seal the case. Run a small bead
> around the mating surface and put the cover on while trying to avoid
> smearing it around. If a bunch gets on the inside it can act like a wick
> and
> actually draw the lubricant through.
>
> - Josh
>
>



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