Damaged / Mega Rusted Rear Diff Plug (pre-drain)
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Damaged / Mega Rusted Rear Diff Plug (pre-drain)
So I've listened to everyone saying how I should make sure I can remove the plug before draining the rear diff. I cannot. What I think (?) is the plug has been dented (orange arrow) and I cant even get a purchase with the 3/8. Any Ideas on how to get this thing off? I've got a fluid leak and Im pretty much shipwrecked until I can get this sorted out.
You can thank all the salt on the roads up here in Eastern Canada for all of that beautiful rust.
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You can thank all the salt on the roads up here in Eastern Canada for all of that beautiful rust.
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Lesliemal517 (01-28-2022)
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That's really outside the box. I'd personally rather do it the right way, but most people don't have torches in their garage. I like it.
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If worst came to worst, couldnt you add your own fill plug in the cover? I dont see why not. Would have to make sure its at the correct level and then get a pipe tap. I think its 3/8" npt. Havent had my cover off in a few years, but I'm pretty sure the stocker is thick enough for it. Anyone know how thick it is?
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No chance of getting the fill plug out. Cleaned/Heated/Pen. Oil. No luck. I'm pretty worried about the oil level, and we have nowhere nearby that could supply a cover with a plug, so I'm going to fill through the ABS sensor hole. Does anyone know how much oil i'm looking at, as i won't be able to see the hole? I have to figure this is better then filling my diff with ziploc bags.
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I did do a little research on the ziploc bag trick, and what I found is that yeah it is a last resort, but in a pinch it can get you somewhere to have what you need done, like if you need to get it to a shop. But why not ORDER a rear diff cover with the plug? have it there in 2 days? or even take your old cover to a shop and have them tap a filler hole in the cover.
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As long as its not leaking you rally have no worries unless you went swimming in the truck.
I have heard some ford techs claim these things are sealed for life. So if it aint broke you dont need to fix it.
I would pull the abs sensor, stick in a clear tube and check the level and color. Before you get your panties in a bunch over this.
I have heard some ford techs claim these things are sealed for life. So if it aint broke you dont need to fix it.
I would pull the abs sensor, stick in a clear tube and check the level and color. Before you get your panties in a bunch over this.
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Then they don't know how to read. It's in every maintenance manual I've ever seen for Fords, including the Ranger manual.
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