Rear Differential plug is stuck

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Feb 3, 2017 | 01:58 PM

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Brian Hinzpeter

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oh holy crap thanks 10-78 edac

Feb 6, 2017 | 07:40 AM

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So that rear cover does not fit it is about 1 inch too big and i ended up having to fill it thru the vent tube. All that matters is I got that nasty fluid out of there and it is done.

Feb 6, 2017 | 10:14 AM

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So that rear cover does not fit it is about 1 inch too big and i ended up having to fill it thru the vent tube. All that matters is I got that nasty fluid out of there and it is done.

Works OK as long as you put the right amount in and don't have any leaks!

Feb 7, 2017 | 07:35 AM

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I put in 2 quarts exactly and no leaks in the last 3 days. I made sure to use a generous amount of red RTV with a gasket so I hope that doesn't leak.

Feb 10, 2017 | 09:48 PM

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Sorry if I misled you on the link, just trying to show they make a cover that has the fill hole.

Feb 13, 2017 | 07:56 AM

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I appreciate the lead and it was so very close but just a half inch too big and no hard feelings.

Feb 13, 2017 | 10:52 AM

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I know you got it drained and filled but did you ever try an impact gun on it?

Feb 14, 2017 | 07:29 AM

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Brian Hinzpeter

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that rounded out the inside of the plug I'm thinking about one of these days drilling out the center of the plug and tapping it with a m14x1.75 plug so the level can be checked and serviced in the future.