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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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I have a 2000 chevy blazer with a 4.3 v6 4x4 and i am not seeing the rear diff. plug and would like to change the fluid. anybody have an idea of were it might be
 
Old Jul 25, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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You have to remove the diff cover to remove the oil or at least loosen the bolts & gently pry the bottom of the cover open. They didn't come with a stock drain plug. I'd remove it & have a gasket ready just because it's a good opportunity to inspect the gears etc.

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Yup have to pull the cover off to drain the oil out.
 
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Make sure you can get the fill plug out before re-installing the cover. That almost bit me in the *** :S
 
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...Ummm how could you post this & still have 0 posts?
This is 'The Lounge'. It's a zero count forum.
 
Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Blazin_Jason
Make sure you can get the fill plug out before re-installing the cover. That almost bit me in the *** :S

Live and learn
 
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Originally Posted by rriddle3
This is 'The Lounge'. It's a zero count forum.
Ah... I didn't look/notice because finding a post about a diff cover in the lounge would be.... newbie-like lol

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Yeah no kidding. How would you secure the cover OFF the vehicle to remove a stuck fill plug without twisting or warping the cover if it wasn't held in place with all the bolts on the diff?
 
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thanks guys and i know i am a newbie at all this havent ever had a problem with finding and fixing things on a vehicle. it is good to know that there is something new i can learn each day. another question is i am getting a vibration when i hit about 65 mph does anyone have an idea of what it might be. drive shaft is good and u joints are good too. i am having trouble figuring it out.
 
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the T converter in the trans ?
 
Old Jul 27, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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