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fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:06 am
by Rod 2500S
Gday
Has anybody fitted a drain plug to their diff? if so any feedback as to a good position for this would be appreciated
cheers all
Re: fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:35 am
by Dave B
Re: fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:57 am
by johnnydog
I have 2.5 diff that has a drain plug fitted. It isn't on a car, but buried on the garage, so I can check it when I can get to it if required to confirm where the drain plug has been positioned.
Re: fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:54 am
by Alec
Hello Rod,
I drilled and tapped a hole in the base of the casing while I was rebuilding my differential.
Straightforward when it's out of the car.
Alec
Re: fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:38 am
by Rod 2500S
thanks gents
there's a "boss" thingy on the bottom of the case close to the back edge where the rear case bolts on, looks like it was intended for a drain plug. I'm going to drill and tap this.
Cheers
Re: fitting a diff drain plug
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:24 am
by Rod 2500S
hi all
done see pic
Used a SS 3/8th UNC Cap screw (because I had one laying around)
The hole is chamfered to accept an O-ring under the bolt head and the wire hanging down is to secure the bolt when i finally finish the job
cheers all
Rod