Re: trannywork and the pumpkin

From: James Babcock (james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com)
Date: Thu Sep 11 1997 - 13:49:43 EDT


JT McBride wrote:
>
> >a) I noticed that there was talk about changing the rear differential
> >How easy is this to do yourself Do I need any special tools (Pumps?),
>
> I would make sure the lube is warm - been driven at least 10 miles.
> I would recommend removing the whole rear plate on the pumpkin. That
> way you can clean any debris off the bottom, and inspect the ring gear
> for serious wear. If the light-duty diffs are like the SG unit, there's
> no gasket -- just silicone sealer.
>
> Jim

I agree with removing the cover. You will be able to get alot more
lube out compared to using a pump. You might also check the parts
store for a gasket. They had one for my '87. I used Permatex 2B
(non-hardening) when putting it all back together. So far no leaks.

Jim
'87 V6 auto 4x4

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