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| Author: | nursecosmo [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Differential drain plugs |
I was thinking about getting my diff fluid changed and got to wondering, where can I find a drain plug which could be drilled into the cover instead of buying covers with a drain built in? I installed one for a customer many years ago when I swung wrenches for a living, but he provided it and I have no idea where to get one now. |
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| Author: | CRDMiller [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:02 am ] |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-Ch ... ccessories Honestly, removing the diff cover is good, it allows you to clean up and visually inspect the gears. Usually one would just drill holes in it, and weld nuts over the holes. Cut a bolt to fit, and use a rubber/whatever seal. |
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| Author: | nursecosmo [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:12 am ] |
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There is (or used to be) a thingamajiggy that screws into a 3/4 inch? hole which had to be drilled into the cover, much like the one above, but it couldn't cost more than 10 or 15 bucks. |
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| Author: | dgeist [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Differential drain plugs |
nursecosmo wrote: I was thinking about getting my diff fluid changed and got to wondering, where can I find a drain plug which could be drilled into the cover instead of buying covers with a drain built in? I installed one for a customer many years ago when I swung wrenches for a living, but he provided it and I have no idea where to get one now.
I was going to do this too, but then I switched to lubelocker gaskets and it's nearly as easy to do as a drain plug and get the added benefit of inspection/rinse, etc. Regardless, if you're going to put a drain in, don't use the stock cover. It's pretty thin and you might loose structural integrity just trying to add utility. Good aftermarket covers are $100 new and I'm sure someone on ebay/craiglist/here is selling one for less or will be soon (one of those items that somehow gets bought and sold a lot...) The aftermarket ones actually have a seal on the fill hole, too (unlike stock) and can provent diff damage in the event of a rock/curb rub. Dan |
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| Author: | Boiler [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:02 am ] |
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If I add a drain to my Riddler cover I'll probably drill a hole equal to the ID of this half coupler: http://www.mcmaster.com/#43455k73/=4zhsjs and weld the coupler to the thick aftermarket cover. Then I will use a magnetic drain plug like this, with some thread tape. http://www.mcmaster.com/#1072a23/=4zhtfn |
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| Author: | flman [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Differential drain plugs |
nursecosmo wrote: I was thinking about getting my diff fluid changed and got to wondering, where can I find a drain plug which could be drilled into the cover instead of buying covers with a drain built in? I installed one for a customer many years ago when I swung wrenches for a living, but he provided it and I have no idea where to get one now. I think you are looking for one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029 ... oh_product Look at all the smilies!!!     
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| Author: | nursecosmo [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Differential drain plugs |
That is exactly what I was after. Thanks. |
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| Author: | danoid [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Differential drain plugs |
I haven't tried it, but a rear diff cover from a 4WD Durango should fit also. It's a big cast iron job. All you'd probably have to do is scrape off the boss for that funky rear axle locating bar on the Durango. |
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