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I noticed my differential has a little wetness on it. Not a drip, but kinda like a little seapage going on. I was planning on replacing the gasket next oil change. Could someone go over the steps involved in doing this? I've never done it, but I'm sure its not too hard. Is there a drain plug on the bottom and a filler plug on top for the fluid? Do the bolts need to be torqued to a certain ft/lbs? I just want someone more experienced than myself to advise me before I do it. Thanx.
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Re: Differential gasket change?
- Unbolt the cover and remove.
- Clean off any gasket residue.
- Reinstall the cover with new gasket.
- Refill with 80W-90 geal oil thru top filler plug (limited slip diff require additive)
Sorry, no bottom drain plug.Last edited by D_Fisher; 08-21-2006, 12:30 AM.Doug<br />1996 Camaro RS M5 Y87<br />SLP Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, 1LE frt/rear sway bars -
Re: Differential gasket change?
mine has a side drain plug
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Re: Differential gasket change?
Seems simple. Thanx guys.Comment
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If you use a torque wrench on the cover bolts it's less likely to leak.Drivetrain Moderator - "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people!"
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Re: Differential gasket change?
What's the torque spec?Originally posted by zlexissComment
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Just snug them up, and youll be fine<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.Comment
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20-22 ft-lbsDrivetrain Moderator - "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people!"
2001 Pewter Firebird Y87, M5
Intake, exhaust, just about every suspension part, alum flywheel & ds, Turn One p/s pump and cooler
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just snug them up in a starish pattern.1993 t-topped camaro to let the rays in.Comment
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I appreciate the help.Comment
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use rtv sealant or whatever its called if your not using a torque wrench to be safeComment
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